“His belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires” – Song of Songs 5:14. The “bright ivory” of His belly can be described as a shining piece of artwork elaborately fashioned from a sharp tusk. It is of a cream color and was found in palaces of music which made the king glad (Psa. 45:8). The “ivory” was also used for the elevated and majestic throne of the King (1 Kings 10:18). The “belly” of our Beloved with His inner feelings of love and compassion bring us into His joy with His majestic authority as we daily approach the throne of grace and mercy to fellowship with Him in time of need (Heb. 4:16).
- Frank Pytel, "The Two Become One" (11/19/2018 6:13:19 PM)

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“His hands are as gold rings” – Song of Songs 5:14. The two hands of the Beloved Christ correspond with the two hands mentioned in John 10:28-29 – the loving hand of the Father and the mighty hand of power of the Son. His hands hold us securely from every evil and temptation that wants to separate or come between our love union and sweet fellowship with Him.
- Frank Pytel, "The Two Become One" (11/14/2018 6:32:14 PM)

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“His hands are as gold rings” – Song of Songs 5:14. “His hands are as gold” stressing His divinity as the sovereign God – “He has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens” (Isaiah 40:12). Yet His outstretched arms with His golden hands manifested the love of God as He did the will of God at the cross. In resurrection He showed His lovers the nail prints in His hands (John 20:27). Now we as believers and bridal lovers of Jesus Christ know with assurance – “I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” (Isaiah 49:16). We have a personal relationship with divine, yet bleeding hands of our lovely Christ!
- Frank Pytel, "The Two Become One' (11/11/2018 4:44:29 AM)

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