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Song of Songs 4:1–7 is simply the first of four waṣfs in the Song. The others are found at 5:10–16; 6:4–6; 7:2–8. . . All except 7:2–8 follows the pattern of starting at the head and working down the body. The descriptions all stop with the object of the speaker’s sensuous attention. In the case of 4:1–7 that would be the woman ...
The Song of Solomon’s willingness to broach the topic of physical love within marriage has made many of its readers throughout history uncomfortable, so much so that Rabbi Aqiba had to vigorously defend the book’s place in the Jewish canon even as late as AD 90 at the Council of Jamnia. 2 But as a testament to the beauty of the marriage ...
Solomon's Wealth and Wisdom - Judah and Israel were as many as the sand by the sea. They ate and drank and were happy. Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt. They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. Solomon's provision for one day was thirty cors of fine flour and sixty cors of meal ...
1 Kings 10. New International Version. The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon. 10 When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon and his relationship to the Lord, she came to test Solomon with hard questions. 2 Arriving at Jerusalem with a very great caravan—with camels carrying spices, large quantities of gold, and precious stones—she ...
Solomon’s Sin and God’s Judgment. 11 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter, including Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites. 2 They came from the nations about which the Lord had said to the people of Israel, “You must not enter into marriage with them, and they must not enter into ...
Solomon Becomes King - Then King David answered and said, “Call Bathsheba to me.” And she came into the king’s presence and stood before the king. The king vowed, “As the LORD lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all distress, even as I swore to you by the LORD God of Israel, saying, ‘Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead ...
Aug 29, 2013 · 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom. and inclining your heart to understanding; 3 yes, if you call out for insight. and raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver. and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord. and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
