Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries.
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Interpretation
The similitudes here are different from what they were before, and in the original refer to glorious and splendid clothing. Such honour have all his saints; and having put on Christ, they are distinguished by their beautiful and glorious apparel.
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This thought runs through Song of Solomon 7:5-7.
Glossary
- Mount Carmel Place
- Biblical mountain. Modern identification: Mount Carmel.