Song of Solomon 1:14

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My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms From the vineyards of En Gedi. Lover

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Engedi was a fertile oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea, known for vineyards and fragrant plants; its henna blossoms picture the beloved’s sweetness and preciousness. Jerusalem and Kedar occur elsewhere in the song, contrasting the royal city with the dark tents of Arabian nomads.

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Song of Solomon 1:14 mentions Engedi, Jerusalem and Kedar.

Engedi · Grauesel
Jerusalem · Godot13
Kedar · Imam Khairul Annas

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