Song Of Solomon 6:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look away from me, because your eyes have completely captivated me. Your hair flows like a flock of goats moving down the slopes of Gilead.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing how deeply moved he is by his beloved's beauty, saying her gaze is so powerful it overwhelms him.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of an ancient Hebrew love poem, likely written by King Solomon around 950 BC. The comparison to goats from Gilead was a beautiful compliment in that culture, as Gilead was known for its lush pastures and healthy flocks. Dark, flowing hair cascading down was considered the height of feminine beauty in ancient Israel.

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