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His legs are like pillars of marble set on sockets of fine gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.
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Christ, Our Marble Pillar
Commentators explain that the "pillars of marble" symbolize Christ's immense strength. He is strong enough to support the entire church, bear the weight of all our sins, and provide a firm, unshakeable foundation for our faith. His legs also represent his power to overcome all enemies, assuring believers of ultimate victory.
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Song Of Solomon
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18th Century
Presbyterian
His countenance - Or, his appearance (his whole bearing and demeanor, but especially his head and face) is as the Lebanon.
19th Century
Anglican
Marble. —Hebrew shesh. Here and in Esther 1:6.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
His legs [are as] pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold
The allusion may be to the "femoralia", or garm…
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