Song of Solomon 5:12

His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.

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Other Translations for Song of Solomon 5:12

BSB
His eyes are like doves beside the streams of water, bathed in milk and mounted like jewels.
AKJV
His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.
CPDV
His eyes are like doves, which have been washed with milk over rivulets of waters, and which reside near plentiful streams.
ERV
His eyes are like doves beside the water brooks; washed with milk, and fitly set.
NHEB
His eyes are like doves beside the water brooks, washed with milk, mounted like jewels.
SMT
His eyes as doves upon channels of waters washed with milk, sitting upon fulness.

Commentary for Song of Solomon 5:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Song of Solomon 5:12
Summary
Beloved's eyes compared to pure, gentle animals
Event
Describing beloved's eyes
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching