Song of Solomon 1:5

I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.

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Other Translations for Song of Solomon 1:5

BSB

I am dark, yet lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon.

AKJV

I am black, but comely, O you daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.

CPDV

Bride to Chorus: O daughters of Jerusalem: I am black, but shapely, like the tabernacles of Kedar, like the tents of Solomon.

ERV

I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.

NHEB

I am dark, but lovely, you daughters of Jerusalem, like Kedar's tents, like Solomon's curtains.

SMT

I am black and beautiful, O daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Song of Solomon 1:5

IamblackH7838AdjectivebutcomelyH5000AdjectiveOyedaughtersH1323ofJerusalemH3389asthetentsH168Noun MasculineofKedarH6938asthecurtainsH3407Noun FeminineofSolomonH8010Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Song of Solomon 1:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Song of Solomon 1:5

Summary

Dark-skinned woman claims beauty despite appearance

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Lover describes own appearance

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC