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Revelation 1:15
And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

sockets

Exodus 26:19
And thou shalt make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another board for his two tenons.

his countenance

Song of Solomon 2:14
O my dove,that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secretplaces of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweetis thy voice, and thy countenanceis comely.

Judges 13:6
Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenancewas like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence hewas, neither told he me his name:

Matthew 17:2
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

as lebanon

Song of Solomon 4:11
Thy lips, Omy spouse, dropas the honeycomb: honey and milkare under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garmentsis like the smell of Lebanon.

Psalm 92:12
The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

Hosea 14:7
They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall reviveas the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereofshall be as the wine of Lebanon.

set on bases of pure gold
Gold in the Bible is frequently associated with purity, value, and divinity. The bases of pure gold suggest a foundation that is not only strong but also precious and pure. This imagery can be connected to the divine nature of Christ, who is both the foundation and the precious cornerstone of the faith (Isaiah 28:16,1 Peter 2:6). The use of gold also reflects the wealth and splendor of Solomon's reign, as gold was abundant in his kingdom (1 Kings 10:14-23).

His appearance is like Lebanon
Lebanon was renowned for its majestic mountains and the famous cedars, which were highly valued for their quality and strength. The comparison to Lebanon suggests a sense of grandeur and awe-inspiring beauty. In biblical times, Lebanon's cedars were used in the construction of significant buildings, including Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 5:6). This connection highlights the beloved's impressive and noble presence, akin to the natural beauty and strength of Lebanon.

as majestic as the cedars
Cedars of Lebanon were symbols of majesty and strength, often used in Scripture to denote something of great stature and enduring quality (Psalm 92:12,Ezekiel 31:3). The comparison to cedars underscores the beloved's impressive and commanding presence. In a typological sense, this can be seen as a reflection of Christ's majesty and eternal kingship, as He is often depicted as the ultimate fulfillment of strength and beauty in the Scriptures (Revelation 5:5). The cedars' enduring nature also points to the eternal and unchanging nature of Christ's reign.

– Picture the beloved’s legs as gleaming, polished marble columns. This image highlights:

• Solid support. Marble pillars hold great weight without shifting. In the same way, the bridegroom’s character provides immovable stability (Psalm 18:2;Isaiah 33:6).

• Enduring strength. Marble endures centuries; the bride sees a strength that will not crumble (1 Corinthians 15:58).

• Beautiful purity. Marble’s smooth whiteness suggests moral purity and blamelessness (Philippians 2:15).

• Temple imagery. Solomon’s own temple boasted two mighty pillars, Jachin and Boaz (1 Kings 7:21). By echoing that architecture, the bride hints that her beloved, like those pillars, upholds what is holy.

– The support-points beneath the marble are gold, not plain stone. Gold carries ideas of:

• Priceless worth. The bride prizes her beloved’s foundational virtues above all treasures (Proverbs 31:10;1 Peter 1:7).

• Incorruptibility. Gold does not tarnish; his faithfulness is unchanging (Malachi 3:6;Hebrews 13:8).

• Divine glory. Gold furnished the sanctuary (Exodus 25:17;1 Kings 6:22); the beloved’s life radiates that same glory.

The marble may illustrate visible strength, but the hidden bases of gold reveal a deeper, heavenly quality supporting everything else.

– Lebanon’s mountain range rises in commanding beauty, draped with snow in winter, green in summer. Comparing the beloved to Lebanon says:

• He stands tall and noble, naturally drawing every eye (Psalm 93:1;Isaiah 52:7).

• He carries refreshing fragrance, for Lebanon was known for its sweet-smelling forests (Hosea 14:5-6).

• He offers refuge; mountains speak of security and permanence (Psalm 125:2).

To the bride, just seeing him calms and elevates her spirit, as gazing on distant peaks lifts a traveler’s heart.

– Cedars of Lebanon grew straight, soaring up to 100 feet. They supplied timber for palaces and the temple (1 Kings 5:6). Saying the beloved is like those cedars stresses:

• Height and dignity. He towers above lesser trees, inspiring awe (Ezekiel 31:3-5).

• Strength and longevity. Cedars live for centuries; the beloved’s vigor will not fade (Psalm 92:12-14).

• Shelter. Birds nested safely in cedar branches (Ezekiel 17:23); his presence offers protection and peace (Matthew 11:28-29).

• Fragrance. Cedar wood carries a pleasant scent that resists decay, symbolizing life-giving influence (2 Corinthians 2:15).

Song of Solomon 5:15 paints a composite portrait of the bridegroom: unshakable strength (pillars of marble), undergirded by priceless holiness (bases of gold), rising in noble beauty (Lebanon’s peaks), and inspiring awe with enduring, fragrant majesty (cedars). Literally, the bride delights in her husband’s physical stature, but the Spirit also invites us to behold Christ, whose steadfast character, glorious worth, towering authority, and life-giving presence meet every need of His people.

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