Read Song of Songs 5.9-16. In 5.9-16: The woman praises her lover. This description offers the Hebrew Bible's only description of a man's body by a woman. In verse 10: A ruddy complexion was considered attractive for men (1 Sam 16.12; Gen 2.7). In verses 11-15: The description, given from head to legs, compares a man to conventional ancient Near eastern statues: head and arms of gold, encrusted with jewels. The mention of his body (v. 14) sounds general in a list of specific body parts: Some interpreters suggest "loins" for this reference. Comments or Questions..
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