Song of Solomon 5:12 Meaning and Explanation
“His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Song of Solomon 5:12
She describes his eyes.
What Does Song of Solomon 5:12 Mean?
Doves' eyes are gentle, dark, and reflective—symbols of innocence and peace. To have eyes as a dove's is to possess gentleness and absence of guile. The image of doves by rivers of water evokes a place of refreshment, beauty, and life.
Washed with milk suggests a purity and brilliance surrounding the eye itself. Fitly set means precisely positioned, proportionate—every element of his appearance is in right relation. This portrait emphasizes not just his beauty but the harmony and proportion that make beauty truly beautiful.
Song of Solomon 5:12 in the Original Language
fitly set (בנחל ישבת, be-nachal yeshevet) — sitting in, fitted in; suggests precise placement and proportion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Solomon 5:12
What does Song of Solomon 5:12 mean?
His eyes are gentle and pure, like doves' eyes reflected in bright waters.
What is the context of Song of Solomon 5:12?
She describes his eyes.