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His head is like the purest gold. His hair is bushy, black as a raven.

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The Head of Gold

Commentators explain that describing the Beloved's head as "the most fine gold" signifies his supreme value, nobility, and preciousness. Allegorically, this points to Christ's divine nature and his glorious headship over the church. Just as gold is the most precious metal, Christ's authority and glory are unparalleled.

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Song Of Solomon

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Song Of Solomon 5:11

18th Century

Theologian

His head is as the most fine gold - This perhaps means He is noble and precious, like the finest gold (Lamentations 4:2).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Song Of Solomon 5:11

19th Century

Bishop

Bushy. —Margin: curled; Hebrew: taltallîm= flowing in curls, or heaped up, that is, thick, bushy, depending on i…

John Gill

John Gill

On Song Of Solomon 5:11

17th Century

Pastor

His head [is as] the most fine gold
Here the church enters into a particular description and commendation of her bel…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Song Of Solomon 5:9–16

17th Century

Minister

Even those who have little acquaintance with Christ, cannot but see amiable beauty in others who bear his image. There are hopes of those who begin…