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.
Christ here continues the commendation of his church, and gives two other instances of her beauty: and as in the former verse, he had commended those parts, which may be expressive of her outward walk and conversation, and of the principles of grace from whence she acted; so here he may be thought to set forth her inward glory by these, the navel and belly, which are more hidden and less conspicuous; for this king's daughter is all-glorious within, as well as her conversation is honorable without; her adorning not being the "outward adorning, of platting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but is the hidden man of the heart, is that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price:" but what is particularly intended by these parts, will more manifestly appear from a distinct consideration of them. And,
I. Her navel is said to be "like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor."