Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

His legs are alabaster pillars
set on pedestals of pure gold.
His presence is like Lebanon,
as majestic as the cedars.

New American Standard Bible

“His legs are pillars of alabaster
Set on pedestals of pure gold;
His appearance is like Lebanon
Choice as the cedars.

King James Version

His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

International Standard Version

His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice like its cedars.

American Standard Version

His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: His aspect is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

Amplified


“His legs are [strong and steady] pillars of alabaster
Set upon pedestals of fine gold.
His appearance is like Lebanon,
Stately and choice as the cedars.

Bible in Basic English

His legs are as pillars of stone on a base of delicate gold; his looks are as Lebanon, beautiful as the cedar-tree.

Darby Translation

His legs, pillars of marble, set upon bases of fine gold: His bearing as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars;

Julia Smith Translation

His legs bases of white marble, founded upon of pure gold: his aspect as Lebanon, choice as the cedars.

King James 2000

His legs are pillars of marble, set upon bases of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

Lexham Expanded Bible

His legs [are] columns of alabaster, set on bases of gold; his appearance [is] like Lebanon, choice as {its cedars}.

Modern King James verseion

His legs are like pillars of marble set on sockets of fine gold; His face is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

His legs are as the pillars of Marble, set upon sockets of gold; His face is as Lebanon, and as the beauty of the Cedar trees.

NET Bible

His legs are like pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice as its cedars.

New Heart English Bible

His legs are like pillars of marble set on sockets of fine gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

The Emphasized Bible

His legs, pillars of white marble, founded on sockets of gold, - His form, like Lebanon, choice as cedars:

Webster

His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

World English Bible

His legs are like pillars of marble set on sockets of fine gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

Youngs Literal Translation

His limbs pillars of marble, Founded on sockets of fine gold, His appearance as Lebanon, choice as the cedars.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
שׁוק 
Showq 
Usage: 19

עמּד עמּוּד 
`ammuwd 
Usage: 111

of marble
שׁשׁי שׁשׁ 
Shesh 
Usage: 41

אדן 
'eden 
Usage: 56

of fine gold
פּז 
Paz 
Usage: 9

מראה 
Mar'eh 
Usage: 104

is as Lebanon
לבנון 
L@banown 
Usage: 71

Context Readings

Maiden's Praise Of Her Beloved

14 His arms are rods of gold
set with topaz.
His body is an ivory panel
covered with sapphires.
15 His legs are alabaster pillars
set on pedestals of pure gold.
His presence is like Lebanon,
as majestic as the cedars.
16 His mouth is sweetness.
He is absolutely desirable.
This is my love, and this is my friend,
young women of Jerusalem.


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Cross References

1 Kings 4:33

He described trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing out of the wall. He also taught about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.

Exodus 26:19

and make 40 silver bases under the 20 planks, two bases under the first plank for its two tenons, and two bases under the next plank for its two tenons;

Judges 13:6

Then the woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me. He looked like the awe-inspiring Angel of God. I didn’t ask Him where He came from, and He didn’t tell me His name.

Psalm 92:12

The righteous thrive like a palm tree
and grow like a cedar tree in Lebanon.

Song of Songs 2:14

My dove, in the clefts of the rock,
in the crevices of the cliff,
let me see your face,
let me hear your voice;
for your voice is sweet,
and your face is lovely.

Song of Songs 4:11

Your lips drip sweetness like the honeycomb, my bride.
Honey and milk are under your tongue.
The fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.

Song of Songs 7:4

Your neck is like a tower of ivory,
your eyes like pools in Heshbon
by the gate of Bath-rabbim.
Your nose is like the tower of Lebanon
looking toward Damascus.

Hosea 14:7

The people will return and live beneath his shade.
They will grow grain
and blossom like the vine.
His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Zechariah 9:17

How lovely and beautiful they will be!
Grain will make the young men flourish,
and new wine, the young women.

Matthew 17:2

He was transformed in front of them, and His face shone like the sun. Even His clothes became as white as the light.

Matthew 28:3

His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow.

Acts 2:28

You have revealed the paths of life to me;
You will fill me with gladness
in Your presence.

1 Timothy 3:16

And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great:

He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated in the Spirit,
seen by angels,
preached among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.

Revelation 1:15-16

His feet were like fine bronze as it is fired in a furnace, and His voice like the sound of cascading waters.

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