Song Of Solomon 5:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

His head is like the finest gold, his hair is thick and wavy, and black as a raven.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing someone she loves with beautiful, poetic language, comparing his head to precious gold and his thick, dark hair to a raven's black feathers.

📚 Historical Context

The Song of Solomon is a poetic book in the Bible, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, who was a wise and wealthy king of Israel around 970-931 BC. It portrays the passionate love between a bride and groom through metaphorical language that was common in ancient Near Eastern poetry, celebrating human relationships as a reflection of divine design. In this verse, the bride is admiring her beloved's physical attributes, using imagery like gold and black hair to symbolize strength, beauty, and desirability in their cultural context.

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