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Song of Solomon 7:2

Song of Solomon 7:2
Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Or, Thy lap is like a moon-shaped bowl where mixed wine faileth not.” The wine in the bowl rising to the brim adds to the beauty of the vessel, and gives a more pleasing image to the eye. Some…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Thy navel Better, Thy body.

which wanteth not This should be let not liquor be wanting.

liquor Heb. mezeghis wine mixed with snow or water.

thy bellyis like a heap of wheat The point of the…

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