Song of Solomon 1:15

The Bride Confesses Her Love · Song of Solomon 1:1–17
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Translations

Modern
How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how very beautiful! Your eyes are like doves.
Traditional
Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes.
Literal
Behold, you are beautiful, my darling, behold, you are beautiful! Your eyes are doves.
Latin
Ecce tu pulchra es, amica mea! ecce tu pulchra es! Oculi tui columbarum.

Original

Hebrew
English
How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how very beautiful! Your eyes are like doves.

Notes

The comparison of the woman's eyes to doves (see also Song of Solomon 4:1; 5:12) is unclear. The metaphor might refer to their color or a gentle expression.

The couple lovingly describe each other. They admire her unique beauty and appreciate his strong protection and support.

Theme notes and profiles

Human Sexuality

Parallels

Ephesians 5:22–33 1 Peter 3:1–7

Glossary

Pigeon Song of Solomon

Topics

The Dove: Characterised by Softness of Eyes