King James Version
What Does Song of Solomon 5:15 Mean?
“His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.”
Context
13
His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. sweet flowers: or, towers of perfumes
14
His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.
15
His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.
16
His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. mouth: Heb. palate
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(15) **Marble.**—Heb. *shesh. *Here and in Esther 1:6.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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