Song of Solomon 5:11His head is like the purest gold. His hair is bushy, black as a raven.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~960 BC. The Shulammite continues her detailed description, focusing on her beloved's head and hair - symbols of strength and vitality.
The emotion here: reverent admiration, almost worshipful in her description
The original word
taltal (תַּלְתַּל) — locks, curls; hair that's full and wavy, not straight
Why it matters
Pure gold was the most precious metal in Solomon's time, representing ultimate value and beauty
Read with care
What most readers miss in Song of Solomon 5:11
Black hair was considered most beautiful in the ancient world - this isn't just description but highest praise
Common misconceptionPeople think detailed physical descriptions are inappropriate in Scripture, but God includes them to show that physical appreciation within marriage is holy and good.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Song of Solomon 5:11
Bible Genome reading
Song of Solomon 5:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Song of Solomon 5:11 comes from the book of Song of Solomon, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Beloved. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include beauty, precious metals, perfection. Notable phrases: purest gold; black as a raven.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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