KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, you are beautiful, my love; look, you are beautiful; your eyes are like doves' eyes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing deep love and admiration, telling his beloved how beautiful she is, especially praising her gentle, pure eyes.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of an ancient Hebrew love poem that celebrates romantic love between a man and woman. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, doves symbolized gentleness, purity, and peace, making 'dove's eyes' a tender compliment about someone's gentle and innocent nature.
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