Song of Songs 4:2
Your teeth are like a flock of shorn ewes
that have come up from the washing,
all of which bear twins,
and not one among them has lost its young.
Tag: Notice the Small Things
The above verse is taken from the verses that share Solomon’s comments about his bride. He is attempting to give her compliments. He is showing her that he notices her hair, her body, her lips, etc. In the above verse he notices his bride’s teeth. This is probably not a compliment we would toss around on a first date, but it does say something about love and the physical attraction piece of life. Solomon is noticing his brides teeth and, in particular, that her teeth are bright, aligned and NONE ARE MISSING. It might be wise to remember that in Biblical times their health care package probably did not include a dental plan. There was, of course, not as much tooth decay because their diet and nutrition had a bit more purity. Never-the-less, Solomon notices these things about his lover. Her teeth are compared to a flock of bright white sheep, fresh after washing ... all aligned and all accounted for. Solomon notices the small things about his bride. In this section he will compliment her temples, her lips, her cheeks, and, yes, her breast. Solomon is giving us a pathway to express our love to the one of our heart. He is telling us to notice even the smallest details. His bride has taken care of her body and he is complimenting that care. He notices the little things and expresses that love to his bride. A good reminder for all who love each other. Notice the small things and the big things will take care of themselves.
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