Song of Solomon 1:5

“I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.”

"I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon." - Song of Solomon 1:5
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What does Song of Solomon 1:5 mean?

Song of Solomon 1:5 (KJV) says: "I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon." The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is a book of the Bible that has been a source of much interpretation and discussion…

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Beauty Beyond Appearances: Embracing Our Inner Self

The Song of Solomon, revered for its profound poetic beauty, is often seen as a celebration of human love and desire, but it also serves as a reflection of deeper truths about identity, self-worth, and beauty. The verse we focus on today is a poignant declaration made by the…

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Embracing Beauty in Diversity: A Prayer Inspired by Song of Solomon 1:5

Heavenly Father, As I bow before You in reverence, I am reminded of the beauty and complexity of Your creation. In the Song of Solomon, You proclaim through the voice of Your beloved, “I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of…

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Song of Solomon 1:9 - "I have compared thee, O my love, to a company of horses in Pharaoh's chariots."
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Song of Solomon 1:14 - "My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of En-gedi."
Song of Solomon 1:16 - "Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green."
Song of Solomon 1:13 - "A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts."
Song of Solomon 1:10 - "Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold."
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Song of Solomon 5:10 - "My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand."
"The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir." - Song of Solomon 1:17
Song of Solomon 1:2 - "Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine."
Song of Solomon 1:3 - "Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee."
Song of Solomon 2:5 - "Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love."
Song of Solomon 5:11 - "His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven."
Song of Solomon 5:12 - "His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set."
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