Holy Scripture

Song of Solomon 5:15

A church father on this verse
“A pillar must rest on the foundation of truth. Truth is golden, and its bases are the bridegroom's legs adorning his hands and head. The foundation may be interpreted as marble. We understand by the Song's words that the body's legs are marble pillars, that is, those persons who support and bear the body of the church…”
Gregory of Nyssa, 4th c. — HOMILIES ON THE SONG OF SONGS 14

Source: Septuagint

Original

15His legs are marble pillars set on golden sockets: His form is as Lebanon, choice as the cedars.

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In context

13His cheeks are as bowls of spices pouring forth perfumes: His lips are lilies, dropping choice myrrh.

14His hands are as turned gold set with beryl: His belly is an ivory tablet on a sapphire stone.

— Song of Solomon 5:15 —

16His throat is most sweet, and altogether desirable. This is my kinsman, And this is my companion, O daughters of Jerusalem.

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