Song of Solomon 5:11
His head is like the purest gold.His hair is bushy, black as a raven.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven.
In Context
10My beloved is white and ruddy.The best among ten thousand.
12His eyes are like doves beside the water brooks,washed with milk, mounted like jewels.
Cross References
Leviticus 13:40"If a man's hair has fallen from his head, he is bald. He is clean.
Song of Solomon 7:5Your head on you is like Carmel.The hair of your head like purple.The king is held captive in its tresses.
Daniel 7:9I saw until thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool. His throne was fiery flames, and its wheels burning fire.
Revelation 1:14His head and his hair were white as white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire.
Matthew Henry on Song of Solomon 5:10-16
Enquiring after the Excellencies of Christ; The Church's Confidence in Christ. 9 What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? 10 My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. 11 His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven. 12 His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set. 13 His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as… Read the whole commentary →