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# General Information:
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In the ancient Near East, it was common to describe a woman using metaphors involving animals. In many cultures today, this can be considered offensive. The woman is described as the epitome of beauty in ancient Israel. In Chapter 6:1, the women of Jerusalem speak to the woman.
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# In what direction has your beloved gone
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"Which way did your beloved go"
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# your beloved
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"your dear one" or "your lover" or "the man you love"
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# most beautiful among women
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"you who are the most beautiful of all women." See how you translated this in Song of Songs 1:8.
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# gone, so that we may seek him with you?
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"gone? Tell us, so that we can look for him with you." |