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Barnes' Notes on Song of Solomon 4:9

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The similes employed refer to the graces of adornment, speech, and gesture, as expressions of inward character and sentiment. Song of Solomon 4:9 With one of thine eyes - Rather, with one look of thine. Song of Solomon 4:11 Honeycomb - literally, Thy lips distill a dropping (of pure honey). Compare the marginal references. return to 'Top of Page'
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