Holy Scripture

Song of Solomon 1:16

A church father on this verse
“Behold, you are beautiful, my beloved, and comely. As if it openly says: Indeed whatever beauty, simplicity, and spiritual grace I have, I have certainly received this through you, by whom I have also obtained forgiveness of sins and the efficacy of good action. But you are truly beautiful and comely without compariso…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on the Song of Songs

Source: Septuagint

Original

16Behold, thou art fair, my kinsman, Yea, beautiful, overshadowing our bed.

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In context

14My kinsman is to me a cluster of camphor In the vineyards of Engedi.

15Behold, thou art fair, my companion; Behold, thou art fair; thine eyes are doves.

— Song of Solomon 1:16 —

17The beams of our house are cedars, Our ceilings are of cypress.

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