Song of Solomon 1:3
Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
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the prologue. - The Song commences with two stanzas in praise of the king (now absent) by a chorus of virgins belonging to the royal household. Expositors, Jewish and Christian, interpret the whole as…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Because of the savour of thy good ointments Lit. -For fragrance thy ointments are good," i.e. as R.V. Thine ointments have a goodly fragrance. This clause is a continuance of the praise begun in Son…
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