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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/songs/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/songs/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />My beloved is radiant and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/songs/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />My lover is dark and dazzling, better than ten thousand others!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/songs/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My beloved is radiant and ruddy, distinguished among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/songs/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/songs/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My beloved <i>is</i> white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/songs/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My beloved <i>is</i> white and ruddy, Chief among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/songs/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“My beloved is dazzling and reddish, Outstanding among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/songs/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, Outstanding among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/songs/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, Outstanding among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/songs/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, Lifted up as a banner among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/songs/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“My beloved is exquisitely handsome and ruddy, Outstanding among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/songs/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My love is fit and strong, notable among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/songs/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My love is fit and strong, notable among ten thousand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/songs/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />My beloved is white and ruddy, The chiefest among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/songs/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He is handsome and healthy, the most outstanding among ten thousand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/songs/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/songs/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My beloved is dazzling yet ruddy. He stands out among 10,000 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/songs/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My lover is handsome and strong; he is one in ten thousand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/songs/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My beloved is dazzling, with a dark and healthy complexion, outstanding among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/songs/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/songs/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My beloved is dazzling and ruddy; he stands out in comparison to all other men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/songs/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My beloved is radiant and tan. The best among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/songs/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My beloved is white and ruddy, the chief among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/songs/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My beloved is white and ruddy. The best among ten thousand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/songs/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My beloved [is] clear and ruddy, "" Conspicuous above a myriad!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/songs/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> My beloved is clear and ruddy, Conspicuous above a myriad!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/songs/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My beloved is white and ruddy, bearing the standard of ten thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/songs/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My beloved is white and ruddy, chosen out of thousands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/songs/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Bride: <font color=#0000CC>My beloved is white and ruddy, elect among thousands.</font><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/songs/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My lover is radiant and ruddy; outstanding among thousands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/songs/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My beloved is all radiant and ruddy, distinguished among ten thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/songs/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/songs/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My beloved is white and blood red, and choice of ten thousand<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/songs/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />My beloved is white and ruddy, Pre-eminent above ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/songs/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />My kinsman is white and ruddy, chosen out from myriads.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/songs/5-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9D_QEk8ZdxU?start=741" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/songs/5.htm">The Bride and Her Beloved</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>How is your beloved better than others, O most beautiful among women? How is your beloved better than another, that you charge us so? <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1730.htm" title="1730: dō·w·ḏî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Or dod; from an unused root meaning properly, to boil, i.e. to love; by implication, a love- token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle.">My beloved</a> <a href="/hebrew/6703.htm" title="6703: ṣaḥ (Adj-ms) -- Dazzling, glowing, clear. From tsachach; dazzling, i.e. Sunny, bright, evident.">is dazzling</a> <a href="/hebrew/122.htm" title="122: wə·’ā·ḏō·wm (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Red. From 'adam; rosy.">and ruddy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1713.htm" title="1713: dā·ḡūl (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To flaunt, raise a, flag, to be conspicuous. A primitive root; to flaunt, i.e. Raise a flag; figuratively, to be conspicuous.">outstanding</a> <a href="/hebrew/7233.htm" title="7233: mê·rə·ḇā·ḇāh (Prep-m:: Number-fs) -- Multitude, myriad, ten thousand. From rabab; abundance, i.e. a myriad.">among ten thousand.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>His head is purest gold; his hair is wavy and black as a raven.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Psalm 45:2</a></span><br />You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14-15</a></span><br />The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-17.htm">Isaiah 33:17</a></span><br />Your eyes will see the King in His beauty and behold a land that stretches afar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a></span><br />There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9</a></span><br />As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19</a></span><br />You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15-18</a></span><br />The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. / For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1</a></span><br />Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a></span><br />The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a></span><br />One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26-28</a></span><br />Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man. / From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. / The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My beloved is white and ruddy, the most chief among ten thousand.</p><p class="hdg">beloved</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/2-1.htm">Song of Solomon 2:1</a></b></br> I <i>am</i> the rose of Sharon, <i>and</i> the lily of the valleys.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-31.htm">Deuteronomy 32:31</a></b></br> For their rock <i>is</i> not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves <i>being</i> judges.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-17.htm">Psalm 45:17</a></b></br> I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.</p><p class="hdg">the chiefest or standard bearer</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-18.htm">Isaiah 10:18</a></b></br> And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a standardbearer fainteth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/59-19.htm">Isaiah 59:19</a></b></br> So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/9-5.htm">Romans 9:5</a></b></br> Whose <i>are</i> the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ <i>came</i>, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/songs/5-9.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/songs/4-14.htm">Best</a> <a href="/songs/4-14.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/137-6.htm">Chiefest</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-1.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-25.htm">Conspicuous</a> <a href="/acts/22-11.htm">Dazzling</a> <a href="/psalms/139-14.htm">Distinguished</a> <a href="/songs/5-8.htm">Lover</a> <a href="/psalms/91-7.htm">Myriad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">Outstanding</a> <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Pre-Eminent</a> <a href="/psalms/34-5.htm">Radiant</a> <a href="/songs/4-3.htm">Red</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-42.htm">Ruddy</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-19.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/songs/4-4.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-8.htm">White</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/5-16.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/songs/7-9.htm">Best</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/mark/10-44.htm">Chiefest</a> <a href="/songs/6-10.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-5.htm">Conspicuous</a> <a href="/mark/9-3.htm">Dazzling</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Distinguished</a> <a href="/songs/6-1.htm">Lover</a> <a href="/matthew/18-24.htm">Myriad</a> <a href="/daniel/5-14.htm">Outstanding</a> <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Pre-Eminent</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Radiant</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Red</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-7.htm">Ruddy</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-10.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/songs/8-11.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">White</a><div class="vheading2">Song of Solomon 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/5-1.htm">Christ awakes the church with his calling</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/5-2.htm">The church having a taste of Christ's love is sick of love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/5-9.htm">A description of Christ by his graces</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/songs/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/songs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/songs/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>My beloved is dazzling and ruddy</b><br>The description of the beloved as "dazzling" suggests a radiant and striking appearance, often associated with purity and divine favor. The term "ruddy" indicates a healthy, reddish complexion, which in ancient Near Eastern culture was considered attractive and a sign of vitality. This imagery can be seen as a reflection of the idealized beauty and strength of the beloved, often interpreted as a type of Christ, who is both divine and human. The dual nature of Christ is highlighted here, with "dazzling" pointing to His divine glory and "ruddy" to His humanity. This description echoes the portrayal of David, who was also described as ruddy (<a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12</a>), linking the beloved to the Davidic line and messianic prophecy.<p><b>outstanding among ten thousand</b><br>The phrase "outstanding among ten thousand" emphasizes the uniqueness and preeminence of the beloved. In the context of the Song of Solomon, this highlights the exclusivity and unmatched qualities of the lover. From a typological perspective, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's supremacy and singularity among all others. The number "ten thousand" is often used in Scripture to denote a large, innumerable quantity, suggesting that the beloved surpasses all others in excellence and worth. This echoes the New Testament portrayal of Christ as the one who is preeminent in all things (<a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a>) and the only one worthy of worship and adoration (<a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-12</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_beloved.htm">The Beloved</a></b><br>In the Song of Solomon, the beloved is often interpreted as a representation of Christ in allegorical readings, especially within conservative Christian traditions. This verse describes the beloved's physical and moral excellence.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_shulammite.htm">The Shulammite</a></b><br>The speaker in this passage, traditionally understood to be the Shulammite woman, who expresses her deep admiration and love for her beloved.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the setting of the Song of Solomon is often associated with Jerusalem, symbolizing a place of spiritual significance and divine love.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/christ's_excellence.htm">Christ's Excellence</a></b><br>The description of the beloved as "dazzling and ruddy" highlights the excellence and purity of Christ. As believers, we are called to admire and emulate His character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_beauty.htm">Spiritual Beauty</a></b><br>The emphasis on the beloved's outstanding qualities encourages us to cultivate spiritual beauty through a relationship with Christ, reflecting His love and grace in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unique_relationship.htm">Unique Relationship</a></b><br>The phrase "outstanding among ten thousand" signifies the unique and unparalleled relationship we have with Christ. He is our ultimate source of love and fulfillment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuit_of_christ.htm">Pursuit of Christ</a></b><br>Just as the Shulammite passionately describes her beloved, we are encouraged to pursue a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ, recognizing His worth and majesty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_song_of_solomon_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Song of Solomon 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_records_show_practices_like_song_5.htm">Are there any archaeological or historical records indicating cultural practices similar to the depictions in Song of Solomon 5, or is it purely literary imagery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_love_theme_in_song_of_solomon.htm">What is the theme of love in Song of Solomon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_song_3_with_matt_5_28.htm">How do we reconcile the romantic imagery of Song of Solomon 3 with the more sober views on marriage and lust in other biblical texts (e.g., Matthew 5:28)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_song_8_5_align_with_patriarchy.htm">How does Song of Solomon 8:5, which suggests a strong marital bond, align with biblical texts that portray marriage in more patriarchal terms?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/songs/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Chiefest</span>.--Marg., <span class= "ital">a standard bearer; </span>Heb. <span class= "ital">dag-l, </span>participle of a word occurring in <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm" title="We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all your petitions.">Psalm 20:5</a>, where the Authorised Version gives "we will set up our banners."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/songs/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.</span> The mingling of colours in the countenance is a peculiar excellence. The word <span class="accented">tsach</span>, from the root <span class="accented">tsahach</span> (cf. <a href="/lamentations/4-7.htm">Lamentations 4:7</a>), means a bright, shining clearness; it is not the same as <span class="accented">lavan</span>, which would mean "dead white." So in Greek <span class="greek">λαμπρὸς</span> differs from <span class="greek">λεῦκος</span>. The red <span class="accented">adhom</span>, from the root <span class="accented">dam</span>, which means "to condense," is dark red (<span class="accented">rouge puce</span>), no doubt as betokening health and vigour. The pure, delicate white among the Caucasians denotes high rank, superior training, hereditary nobility, as among ourselves the "aristocratic paleness" (cf. Hom., 'I1,' 4:141, "<span class="accented">ivory with purple</span>;" Virg., 'AEn.,' 12:65; Ovid, 'Am.,' 2; ' Eleg.,' 5:39; Hor., Od., 1:13, etc.; Tibull., 'Eleg.,' ext. 4, etc.). The chiefest, that is, the distinguished one, the chosen (so the Greek versions, Syriac, Jerome, Luther). The LXX. has <span class="greek">ἐκλελοξισμένος</span>, <span class="accented">e cohorte selectus.</span> Another rendering is "bannered," furnished with a banner or pennon (<span class="hebrew">דֶּגֶל</span>) hence the word <span class="hebrew">דָּגוּל</span> as a past participle (so the Venetian <span class="greek">σεσημαιωμένος</span>). The numeral (<span class="accented">revava</span>) "<span class="accented">ten thousand"</span> is simply used to represent an innumerable multitude; "myriad" is so used among ourselves (cf. <a href="/ezekiel/16-7.htm">Ezekiel 16:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/songs/5-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">My beloved</span><br /><span class="heb">דּוֹדִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(dō·w·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1730.htm">Strong's 1730: </a> </span><span class="str2">To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is dazzling</span><br /><span class="heb">צַח֙</span> <span class="translit">(ṣaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6703.htm">Strong's 6703: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dazzling, sunny, bright, evident</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ruddy,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָד֔וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḏō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_122.htm">Strong's 122: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rosy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">outstanding</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּג֖וּל</span> <span class="translit">(dā·ḡūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1713.htm">Strong's 1713: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flaunt, raise a, flag, to be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among ten thousand.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרְבָבָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rə·ḇā·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7233.htm">Strong's 7233: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, myriad, ten thousand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/songs/5-10.htm">Song of Solomon 5:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/songs/5-10.htm">OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 5:10 My beloved is white and ruddy (Song Songs SS So Can)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/songs/5-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Song of Solomon 5:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 5:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/songs/5-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Song of Solomon 5:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 5:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>