Song of Solomon 6:10 Who is this that appears like the dawn, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, majestic as the stars in procession?

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
Who is this that appears like the dawn, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, majestic as the stars in procession?

English Standard Version
“Who is this who looks down like the dawn, beautiful as the moon, bright as the sun, awesome as an army with banners?”

New American Standard Bible
'Who is this that grows like the dawn, As beautiful as the full moon, As pure as the sun, As awesome as an army with banners?'

King James Bible
Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Who is this who shines like the dawn-- as beautiful as the moon, bright as the sun, awe-inspiring as an army with banners? W

International Standard Version
Who is this who appears like the dawn, beautiful as the moon, bright as the sun, awesome as an army with banners?

American Standard Version
Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, Fair as the moon, Clear as the sun, Terrible as an army with banners?

Douay-Rheims Bible
Who is she that cometh forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in array?

Darby Bible Translation
Who is she that looketh forth as the dawn, Fair as the moon, clear as the sun, Terrible as troops with banners?

Young's Literal Translation
Who is this that is looking forth as morning, Fair as the moon -- clear as the sun, Awe-inspiring as bannered hosts?'

Cross References

Matthew 17:2
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

Revelation 1:16
And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shines in his strength.

Revelation 12:1
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars:

Job 31:26
If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness;

Song of Solomon 1:15
Behold, you are fair, my love; behold, you are fair; you have doves' eyes.

Song of Solomon 6:4
You are beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.

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Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

6:4-10 All the real excellence and holiness on earth centre in the church. Christ goes forth subduing his enemies, while his followers gain victories over the world, the flesh, and the devil. He shows the tenderness of a Redeemer, the delight he takes in his redeemed people, and the workings of his own grace in them. True believers alone can possess the beauty of holiness. And when their real character is known, it will be commended. Both the church and believers, at their first conversion, look forth as the morning, their light being small, but increasing. As to their sanctification, they are fair as the moon, deriving all their light, grace, and holiness from Christ; and as to justification, clear as the sun, clothed with Christ, the Sun of righteousness, and fighting the good fight of faith, under the banners of Christ, against all spiritual enemies.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

10. The words expressing the admiration of the daughters. Historically (Ac 5:24-39).

as the morning—As yet she is not come to the fulness of her light (Pr 4:18).

moon—shining in the night, by light borrowed from the sun; so the bride, in the darkness of this world, reflects the light of the Sun of righteousness (2Co 3:18).

sun—Her light of justification is perfect, for it is His (2Co 5:21; 1Jo 4:17). The moon has less light, and has only one half illuminated; so the bride's sanctification is as yet imperfect. Her future glory (Mt 13:43).

army—(So 6:4). The climax requires this to be applied to the starry and angelic hosts, from which God is called Lord of Sabaoth. Her final glory (Ge 15:5; Da 12:3; Re 12:1). The Church Patriarchal, "the morning"; Levitical, "the moon"; Evangelical, "the sun"; Triumphant, "the bannered army" (Re 19:14).