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His Majestic Face
Commentators suggest the 'bed of spices' on his cheeks likely refers to his beard, signifying more than just appearance. This imagery points to Christ's mature manliness, courage, and profound humility. His very presence is described as fragrant and majestic, making him beautiful to the believer.
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Song Of Solomon
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Albert Barnes
On Song Of Solomon 5:13
18th Century
Theologian
Sweet flowers - A better reading, as noted in the margin, is plants with fragrant leaves and flowers trained on trellis-work.
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Charles Ellicott
On Song Of Solomon 5:13
19th Century
Bishop
His cheeks are as a bed of spices — Probably with allusion to the perfumed beard (marginal note: towers of perfumes), as in Psalm…
John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 5:13
17th Century
Pastor
His cheeks [are] as a bed of spices, [as] sweet flowers
Which may intend the presence of Christ with his people in h…
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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…