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Song of Solomon 06 General Notes
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Beauty
The woman is described as the epitome of beauty in ancient Israel. Not all cultures share the same standards of beauty.
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Metaphors
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. Different metaphors of beauty are used in different cultures. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)