King James Version
What Does Song of Solomon 6:6 Mean?
“Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and there is not one barren among them.”
Context
4
Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.
5
Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead. overcome: or, puffed me up
6
Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and there is not one barren among them.
7
As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks.
8
There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary26. Unfilial conduct often condemned (Pr 17:21-25; 20:20; De 21:18, 21).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Song of Solomon 6:6 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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