Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice like its cedars.
New American Standard Bible
Set on pedestals of pure gold;
His appearance is like
Choice as the
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.
Holman Bible
set on pedestals of pure gold.
His presence is like Lebanon,
as majestic as the 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.
Themes
Cedars » Illustrative of » Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ
Love to Christ » His personal excellence is deserving of
Topics
Interlinear
Yacad
Mar'eh
References
Word Count of 19 Translations in Song of Solomon 5:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Maiden's Praise Of Her Beloved
14 His hands are rods of gold, set with beryl. His stomach is carved ivory, inlaid with sapphires. 15 His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, choice like its cedars. 16 His mouth is sweetness, and all of him is desirable. This is my beloved, this is my friend, young women of Jerusalem!
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 4:33
He described trees everything from cedars that grow in Lebanon to hyssop that grows on a garden wall. He described animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.
Exodus 26:19
And you are to make 40 silver sockets under the 20 boards: two sockets under the one board for its two pegs and two sockets under the next board for its two pegs.
Judges 13:6
Then the woman went to tell her husband. She said, "A man of God appeared to me. He looked like what an angel of God would look like very frightening. I didn't ask him where he had come from and he didn't tell me his name.
Psalm 92:12
The righteous will flourish like palm trees; they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
Song of Songs 2:14
My dove, in the hidden places of the rocks, in the secret places of the cliffs, show me your form, and let me hear your voice. For your voice is pleasant, and your shape is lovely.
Song of Songs 4:11
Your lips drip honey, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. The scent of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.
Song of Songs 7:4
Your neck is like a tower of ivory. Your eyes are like the pools in Heshbon, beside the gate of Beth-rabbim. Your nose is like the tower of Lebanon, which faces Damascus.
Hosea 14:7
Those who live under its protection will surely return. Their grain will flourish; they will blossom like a vine, and Israel's scent will be like wine from Lebanon.
Zechariah 9:17
For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! Grain will make the young men thrive, and new wine the virgins.
Matthew 17:2
His appearance was changed in front of them, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
Matthew 28:3
His appearance was bright as lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
Acts 2:28
You have made the ways of life known to me, and you will fill me with gladness in your presence.'
1 Timothy 3:16
By common confession, the secret of our godly worship is great: In flesh was he revealed to sight, kept righteous by the Spirit's might, adored by angels singing. To nations was he manifest, believing souls found peace and rest, our Lord in heaven reigning!
Revelation 1:15-16
his feet were like glowing bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of raging waters.