Song of Solomon — Vocabulary
The Bible
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countenancefacial expression; or face
She has a pleasant countenance.more
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...let me see thy countenance... (2:14)2 more
face
Show general definition for countenance (as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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flourishflourish → flourishing:growing or developing well
The children are flourishing.more
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...to see whether the vine flourished... (6:11)1 more
flourish → flourished:thrived
Show general definition for flourish (as in: the business is flourishing) to thrive (grow or develop well)
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abundantpresent in great quantity
Farmers in the region enjoy good soil, moderate temperatures, and an abundant supply of water.more
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5:1 I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.†
abundant → abundantly:with great quantity
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vehementforceful or intense
She was vehement in her defense of her friend, insisting that he was innocent.more
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8:6 Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.†
marked by extreme intensity -- especially emotion such as anger
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cunningclever and deceitful
She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more
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the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.†
good at achieving goals through cleverness and deception
Show general definition for cunning (as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
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despisedespise → despises:dislikes strongly and looks down upon
She despises the people he works for.more
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when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised.†
despise → despised:disliked strongly and looked down upon
Show general definition to dislike strongly and to look down upon with disrespect
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defiledefile → defiled:polluted
They defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it.more
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I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?†2 more
to spoil the beauty or purity of something
Show general definition to spoil the beauty or purity of something
in various senses, including:
  • pollute a pristine lake
  • harm a reputation or good name
  • damage or disrespect something sacred
  • take a person's virginity in a disrespectful way
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latticecrisscross frame
Vines climbed up the wooden lattice along the fence, threading through the crisscrossed slats as they grew taller.more
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2:9 My beloved is like a roe or a young hart: behold, he standeth behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, shewing himself through the lattice.†
regular crisscross grid that repeats in a pattern of squares or diamonds
Show general definition regular crisscross pattern of lines or points that forms a repeating grid of squares or diamonds
Show editor's word notes regular crisscross grid that repeats in a pattern of squares or diamonds
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LebanonMiddle Eastern country bordering Syria, Israel, and the Mediterranean Sea
The rich history of Lebanon is evident in its ancient Roman ruins and Crusader castles scattered throughout the country.more
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3:9 King Solomon made himself a chariot of the wood of Lebanon.†6 more
Middle Eastern country known for it's beauty, religious diversity, turbulent his…
Show general definition Middle Eastern country known for it's beauty, religious diversity, turbulent history, and ancient Phoenician roots -- and borders Syria, Israel, and the Mediterranean