In this chapter, the young man places his woman above all women. Here’s what he says: “O my beloved, you are as beautiful as the lovely town of Tirzah. Yes, as beautiful as Jerusalem! You are as majestic as an army with banners! Look away, for your eyes overcome me! Your hair, as it falls across your face, is like a flock of goats frisking down the slopes of Gilead. Your teeth are white like freshly washed ewes, perfectly matched and not one missing. Your cheeks behind your veil are like pomegranate halves – lovely and delicious. There may be sixty wives, all queens, and eighty concubines and unnumbered virgins available to me. But I would still choose my dove, my perfect one, the only beloved daughter of her mother! The young women are delighted when they see her; even queens and concubines sing her praises! ‘Who is this,’ they ask, ‘arising like the dawn, as fair as the moon, as bright as the sun, as majestic as an army with banners?’ (Verse 4-10)
Read the rest of the chapter for yourself and notice the admiration and respect for this woman.
Lord, thank you for your Word today! Help us revere our mates, placing them above all others. Lord, we love you!
May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
….AND MAY WE ALL PRACTICE THIS WITH ONE ANOTHER.
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