Song Of Solomon 5:15

His legs [are as] pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance [is] as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

His legs {H7785} are as pillars {H5982} of marble {H8336}, set {H3245} upon sockets {H134} of fine gold {H6337}: his countenance {H4758} is as Lebanon {H3844}, excellent {H977} as the cedars {H730}.

His legs are like pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like the L'vanon, as imposing as the cedars.

His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, as majestic as the cedars.

His legs areaspillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: His aspect is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

Song of Solomon 5:15 is a vivid and highly poetic verse where the Shulamite woman continues her passionate description of her beloved to the Daughters of Jerusalem, extolling his extraordinary physical attributes and majestic presence.

Context

This verse is part of an extended passage (Song of Solomon 5:10-16) where the Shulamite, having been asked by the Daughters of Jerusalem, "What is thy beloved more than another beloved?" (Song of Solomon 5:9), offers a detailed and superlative portrayal of her partner. Her descriptions are not merely physical but also convey his inner qualities of strength, dignity, and preciousness, elevating him above all others.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Idealized Beauty and Majesty: The imagery used—marble, gold, Lebanon, cedars—paints a picture of unparalleled beauty combined with imposing grandeur. It's a celebration of physical excellence and noble bearing.
  • Strength and Stability: "Pillars of marble" and "sockets of fine gold" evoke a sense of unshakeable strength, firm foundation, and enduring stability. His presence is solid and reliable.
  • Preciousness and Value: The mention of "fine gold" underscores the immense value and esteem the Shulamite places on her beloved, seeing him as something rare and highly treasured.
  • Natural Grandeur: Comparing his countenance to "Lebanon" and the "cedars" highlights his imposing stature, natural dignity, and impressive presence, akin to the most magnificent elements of the natural world.

Linguistic and Cultural Insights

The descriptions draw heavily on the rich natural and architectural imagery of the ancient Near East:

  • "Pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold": Marble was a prized material for grand buildings and statues, symbolizing purity, strength, and beauty. Gold, the most precious metal, signified immense wealth, value, and royalty. This combination speaks to both the aesthetic perfection and the intrinsic worth of the beloved.
  • "His countenance [is] as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars": The region of Lebanon was renowned for its majestic cedar trees (erez in Hebrew), which were highly valued for their height, strength, durability, and fragrant wood. These trees were used in the construction of Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 5:6) and often symbolized strength, longevity, and prosperity in biblical poetry (Psalm 92:12). Comparing his overall appearance or stature to Lebanon and its cedars conveys an overwhelming sense of nobility, dignity, and grandeur.

Practical Application and Reflection

While primarily a poetic expression of human love, this verse offers several reflections:

  • Appreciating Excellence: It encourages us to appreciate and articulate the unique qualities we admire in others, especially those we love. It emphasizes looking beyond superficiality to deeper aspects of strength, character, and dignity.
  • The Ideal Beloved: For many, the Song of Solomon is also interpreted allegorically as a picture of Christ and His Church. In this view, the "Beloved" represents Jesus Christ, whose attributes are indeed of unparalleled strength, purity, preciousness, and majesty. His character is firm as marble, His foundation as gold, and His presence as grand and enduring as the cedars of Lebanon, providing a secure and glorious foundation for His Church.
  • Inner and Outer Beauty: The verse reminds us that true beauty encompasses not just physical appearance but also the strength of character, integrity, and noble bearing, which radiate outwards.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 1 Kings 4:33

    And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that [is] in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.

  • Revelation 1:15

    And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

  • Revelation 1:16

    And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance [was] as the sun shineth in his strength.

  • Zechariah 9:17

    For how great [is] his goodness, and how great [is] his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.

  • Acts 2:28

    Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

  • Judges 13:6

    Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance [was] like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he [was], neither told he me his name:

  • Song Of Solomon 7:4

    Thy neck [is] as a tower of ivory; thine eyes [like] the fishpools in Heshbon, by the gate of Bathrabbim: thy nose [is] as the tower of Lebanon which looketh toward Damascus.

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