Song of Solomon 4:1 Meaning
Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes within thy locks: thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead.
Context Explained
1Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes within thy locks: thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead.
2Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which came up from the washing; whereof every one bear twins, and none is barren among them.
3Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Samuel 16:7
This verse contrasts outward appearances with the beauty of the heart.
Proverbs 31:30
Both verses emphasize the value of inner beauty over physical attributes.
Song of Solomon 1:15
The admiration expressed here is consistent with the themes of love in the Song.
Source: Song of Solomon 4:1