Song of Solomon 1:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 1:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 1:5 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 1:5 — KJV
“I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.”
— Song of Solomon 1:5 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 1:5 in Context — About the Book of Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon is an unashamed celebration of covenant love — poetic dialogue between a bride and bridegroom that honors desire, faithfulness, and delight. Believers across centuries have also read it as a picture of Christ's love for His people: strong as death, unquenchable by many waters.
Cross-References for Song of Solomon 1:5
“And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:5: daughters, jerusalem
“And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:5: jerusalem, solomon
“And it was told Solomon that Shimei had gone from Jerusalem to Gath, and was come again.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:5: jerusalem, solomon
“And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:5: jerusalem, solomon
“And Solomon awoke; and, behold, it was a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:5: jerusalem, solomon
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