Song of Solomon 7:1

CHAPTER VII

A farther description of the bride, 1-9.

Her invitation to the bridegroom, 10-13.

NOTES ON CHAP. VII

Verse Song of Solomon 7:1. How beautiful are thy feet with shoes] "How graceful is thy walking." In the sixth chapter the bridegroom praises the Shulamite, as we might express it, from head to foot. Here he begins a new description, taking her from foot to head.

The shoes, sandals, or slippers of the Eastern ladies are most beautifully formed, and richly embroidered. The majestic walk of a beautiful woman in such shoes is peculiarly grand. And to show that such a walk is intended, he calls her a prince's daughter.

The joints of thy thighs] Must refer to the ornaments on the beautiful drawers, which are in general use among ladies of quality in most parts of the East.