Song of Solomon, 1
4. I am black but beautiful, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Cedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
4. I am black but beautiful, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Cedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
Chapter 1 of the Book of Songs is an introduction to the love story between the groom and the bride, expressed through poetry and metaphors. The bride longs for the groom's presence, describing him as an attractive and charming man. The verses below address topics such as love, beauty, attraction and desire, which are central to the story told in the Book of Songs.
Proverbs 5:18-19: "Your spring be blessed, and rejoice with the woman of your youth. As a loving cervo, and graceful Gazella, your breasts sat down all the time; and for your love you are perpetually. " These verses talk about the importance of appreciating and rejoicing with the company's company, as well as the groom and the bride do in songs.
1 John 4:18: "In love there is no fear before perfect love throws out fear; for fear involves punishment; and who is afraid is not perfected in love." Love is a central theme in songs, and this verse highlights the importance of fearless love based on trust and security.
Proverbs 31:30: "Misleading is grace, and vain is beauty, but the woman who fears to the Lord, this will be praised." The bride in songs is described as beautiful and attractive, but this verse points out the importance of an inner beauty based on fear and worship of God.
Psalm 42:1: "Just as the deer busts through the chains of the waters, so it sighs my soul for you, O God!" The desire and longing for the presence of the beloved are recurring themes in songs, and this verse shows how intense and deep sensation can be.
Proverbs 27:19: "Just as in waters the face corresponds to the face, so man's heart to man." The connection between the groom and the bride in songs is described as deep and intimate, and this verse emphasizes the importance of communication and emotional connection in any relationship.
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