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.
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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.
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
Linguistic and Cultural Insights
The descriptions draw heavily on the rich natural and architectural imagery of the ancient Near East:
Practical Application and Reflection
While primarily a poetic expression of human love, this verse offers several reflections: