Song of Solomon 1:5

Song of Solomon · Old Testament · Chapter 1

“I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.”Song of Solomon 1:5

What Does Song of Solomon 1:5 Mean?

Song of Solomon 1:5 is found in the book of Song of Solomon, chapter 1, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Song of Solomon 1:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Song of Solomon 2:14“O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.”Luke 15:22“But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:”Psalms 120:5“Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!”Song of Solomon 2:7“I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.”Song of Solomon 5:8“I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, that ye tell him, that I am sick of love.”Song of Solomon 5:16“His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.”2 Corinthians 5:21“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”Song of Solomon 4:3“Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks.”Song of Solomon 6:4“Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.”Isaiah 21:16“For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail:”Isaiah 60:7“All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.”Isaiah 61:10“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.”Ezekiel 16:14“And thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty: for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD.”Matthew 10:25“It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?”Matthew 22:11“And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:”Luke 13:34“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!”Romans 13:14“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.”1 Corinthians 4:10“We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.”Galatians 4:26“But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.”Song of Solomon 8:4“I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, until he please.”

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