Chapter 4

Titled "Solomon admires his bride's beauty"

1st section, Solomon describes his bride.  Eyes, hair, teeth, lips, cheeks, neck, breasts.  Her skin is not mentioned.  She told us she was very dark, but Solomon does not mention this.

2nd section, Solomon describes how he is smitten - captivated - by his bride's love.  He is overcome.  He now describes her scent.  Smell was a big deal to them both, they were both excited by it.  MSB says 4:1 to 5:1 describe their first night together.  Indeed, in 4:16b, she says let my beloved come to his garden, and he answers in 5:1 "I came to my garden, my sister, my bride.  I gathered, I ate, I drank.