Song Of Solomon 5:10 kjva — My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand."

— Song Of Solomon 5:10, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Song Of Solomon 5:10 in Other Translations

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Song Of Solomon 5 — Context

7

The watchmen that went about the city found me, they smote me, they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my veil from me.

8

I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, that ye tell him, that I am sick of love.

9

What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us?

10

My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.

11

His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven.

12

His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.

13

His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.

Song Of Solomon 5:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 5:10 say?
Song Of Solomon 5:10 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 5:10 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 5:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 5, verse 10.
Who wrote Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional). It was written c. 965 BC.
What is the book of Song Of Solomon about?
The Song of Solomon is a love poem between a bridegroom and his bride — a celebration of marital love as something pure, joyful, and given by God. Christian tradition has long read it also as an allegory of Christ's love for his church.
What are the major themes of Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon explores themes including Love, Marriage, Beauty, Desire, Covenant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Song Of Solomon 5:10.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 5:10 in?
Song Of Solomon 5:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Song Of Solomon 5:10?
Song Of Solomon 5:10 reads (KJVA): “My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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