Song of Solomon 5:14

New English Translation

¹⁴His arms are like rods of gold set with chrysolite.
His abdomen^[a] is like polished ivory inlaid with sapphires.

Song of Solomon 5:14 tn The term מֵעֶה (meʿeh) is used in reference to several things in the Old Testament: (1) the womb of a woman (Gen 25:23; Isa 49:1; Ps 71:6; Ruth 1:11), (2) a man’s loins (Gen 15:4; 2 Sam 7:12; Isa 48:19; 2 Chr 32:21), (3) the “inward parts” of a person, such as the stomach or intestines which are used to digest food (Num 5:22; Job 20:14; Ezek 3:3; Jonah 2:1-2), and (4) the external stomach or abdominal muscles: “abdomen” (Song 5:14).

Song of Songs 5:14

New International Version

¹⁴His arms are rods of gold
set with topaz.
His body is like polished ivory
decorated with lapis lazuli.^(A)

¹⁴His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.

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