Song 5:16 | JFB | STEP | 16. Literally, "His palate is sweetness, yea, all over loveliness," that is, He is the essence of these qualities. mouth-- so , not the same as "lips" ( ), His breath ( ; ). "All over," all the beauties scattered among creatures are transcendently concentrated in Him ( ; 2:9). my beloved-- for I love Him. my friend-- for He loves me ( ). Holy boasting ( ; ).

‏ Song of Solomon 5:16

16. Literally, "His palate is sweetness, yea, all over loveliness," that is, He is the essence of these qualities.

mouth--so So 1:2, not the same as "lips" (So 5:13), His breath (Is 11:4; Joh 20:22). "All over," all the beauties scattered among creatures are transcendently concentrated in Him (Col 1:19; 2:9).

my beloved--for I love Him.

my friend--for He loves me (Pr 18:24). Holy boasting (Psa 34:2; 1Co 1:31).