Song of Solomon 1:5
The Scripture
(5) I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the king of Israel, Solomon, expresses his deep love for his beloved and asks his father to give her to him. He describes the beauty of her and the joy he feels, emphasizing his desire and the king's willingness to provide her. The chapter sets the tone of passionate longing and the promise of a divine plan to fulfill their love.
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Isaiah 53:2Matthew 10:25I Corinthians 4:10I Corinthians 4:11I Corinthians 4:12I Corinthians 4:13I John 3:1Psalms 90:17Psalms 149:4Isaiah 61:10Ezekiel 16:14Matthew 22:11
Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 27:46Genesis 31:43Jeremiah 29:6Ezekiel 16:55I Kings 1:51I Kings 1:53