King James Version
Song of Solomon 1:5 in the King James Version says “I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.” — study this verse from Song of Solomon chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.”
Song of Solomon 1:5 · KJV
Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee. the upright: or, they love thee uprightly
I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother's children were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.
Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions? as one: or, as one that is veiled
KJV Study — Public Domain
“O ye daughters”
H1323a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
“of Kedar”
H6938kedar, a son of ishmael; also (collectively) bedouin (as his descendants or representatives)
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