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Song of Solomon (Canticles) Chapter 7

Song of Solomon (Canticles) 7:1

sol 7:1

How beautiful are thy (a) feet with shoes, O prince's daughter! the joints of thy thighs [are] like jewels, the work of the hands of a skilful workman.

(a) He describes the comely beauty of the Church in every part, which is to be understood spiritually.

Song of Solomon (Canticles) 7:3

sol 7:3

(b) Thy two breasts [are] like two young roes [that are] twins.

(b) See Sol 4:5

Song of Solomon (Canticles) 7:5

sol 7:5

Thy head upon thee [is] like Carmel, and the hair of thy head like purple; the king [is] (c) held captive by [its] locks of hair.

(c) He delights to come near you, and to be in your company.

Song of Solomon (Canticles) 7:10

sol 7:10

(d) I [am] my beloved's, and his desire [is] toward me.

(d) This the spouse speaks.

Song of Solomon (Canticles) 7:12

sol 7:12

Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the (e) vine flourisheth, [whether] the tender grape appeareth, [and] the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give thee my loves.

(e) If the people that are called to Christ bring forth any fruit.


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