Read Song of Songs 4.1-7. In 4.1-7: The man praises the beauty of his lover. In verse 1: Veil: See comment on 1.7. Goats in Israel are primarily black, while sheep are white. In verse 2: Her teeth are perfect: white, proportional. In verse 3: Crimson thread describes the color of her lips or the part between them. Pomegranates, elsewhere connected with sexuality, have a juicy red pulp. In verse 4: Built in courses: Ancient Near Eastern art shows women wearing multiple layers of metal necklaces. In verse 5: Fawns, twins: Perfectly matched and soft. In verse 6: Sunset (see 2.17). Mountain of myrrh and hill of frankincense refers to parts of the woman's body. Comments or Questions.
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