Song of Solomon 5:10-16
Summary for Song 5:10-16: 5:10-16 a This extended portrayal of the lover in the Song emphasizes his worth to the woman. 5:10 b dark and dazzling: He is radiantly healthy and deeply tanned. This description is not meant as an allusion to race; it likely reflects radiant health and exposure to the sun.Summary for Song 5:11-15: 5:11-15 c The woman describes the man as a statue made of gold, ivory, lapis lazuli, and marble pillars, suggesting that he is god-like in appearance, since statues of deities were composed of such precious metals in antiquity (Exod 32:1-4 d; 1 Kgs 12:28 e; Dan 2:32-33 f; 3:1 g).
5:13 h His cheeks are like gardens of spices because they were covered by the full beard that was worn by all men of that culture. This beard would have been perfumed.
5:14 i The man’s body is portrayed as beautiful and precious.
• Beryl is an olive-green gem.
• Lapis lazuli is a blue gem.
5:15 j Lebanon was to the north of Israel and contained legendary cedar trees that were large, stately, and pleasantly fragrant.
5:16 k The woman ends her description with an indication of her desire to kiss him.
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