Song of Solomon 5:14
Song of Solomon 5:14
His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory, overlaid with sapphires
These words contain the sixth and seventh particular in stances of Christ's beauty, or distinguishing characters of him, whereby he might be known from all other beloveds, and wherein he was preferable to them.
I. She describes him by "his hands;" which, she says, "are as gold set with the beryl."
II. By "his belly or bowels;" which, she says, "is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires."