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Song of Solomon 1:3

King James Version (KJV)

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Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name [is as] ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

Song of Solomon 1:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Song of Solomon 1:3

Theological / Devotional

Ointment poured forth. Among the Orientals perfume and ointment were very precious. For Solomon’s bride the name of her beloved meant more to her than any perfume, however sweet.

Virgins. Heb. ‘alamoth, “young women” (see on Isa. 7:14). Solomon’s bride is probably thinking of herself, though in modesty she does not definitely name herself. She says only that Solomon is the kind of man that a young woman like herself would love.

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