Song Of Solomon 5:13 cpdv — His head is like the finest gold. His locks are like the heights of palm trees, and as black as a raven.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"His head is like the finest gold. His locks are like the heights of palm trees, and as black as a raven."

— Song Of Solomon 5:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Song Of Solomon 5 — Context

10

I bind you by oath, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, announce to him that I languish through love.

11

Chorus to Bride: What kind of beloved is your beloved, O most beautiful among women? What kind of beloved is your beloved, so that you would bind us by oath?

12

Bride: My beloved is white and ruddy, elect among thousands.

13

His head is like the finest gold. His locks are like the heights of palm trees, and as black as a raven.

14

His eyes are like doves, which have been washed with milk over rivulets of waters, and which reside near plentiful streams.

15

His cheeks are like a courtyard of aromatic plants, sown by perfumers. His lips are like lilies, dripping with the best myrrh.

16

His hands are smoothed gold, full of hyacinths. His abdomen is ivory, accented with sapphires.

Song Of Solomon 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Song Of Solomon 5:13 say?
Song Of Solomon 5:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “His head is like the finest gold. His locks are like the heights of palm trees, and as black as a raven.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 5:13 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 5:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 5, verse 13.
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 5:13.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 5:13 in?
Song Of Solomon 5:13 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 5:13?
Song Of Solomon 5:13 reads (CPDV): “His head is like the finest gold. His locks are like the heights of palm trees, and as black as a raven.” 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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