6 He was like the morning star among clouds, like the full moon, (WEB) 7 like the sun shining on the temple of the Most High, like the rainbow shining in clouds of glory, (WEB) 8 like roses in the days of first fruits, like lilies by a water spring, like the shoot of the frankincense tree in summer time, (WEB)
Sirach 50:6–8
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2 Samuel 23:3–5
3 The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, 4 is like the light of the morning at sunrise of a cloudless dawn, the glistening after the rain on the sprouting grass of the earth.’ 5 Is…
Sirach 43:8–10
8 The month is called after its name, increasing wonderfully in its changing— an instrument of the army on high, shining in the structure of heaven, (WEB) 9 the beauty of heaven, the glory of the stars, an ornament giving light in the highest places of the Lord. (WEB) 10 At the w… (WEB)
Psalms 19:4–6
4 their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun. 5 Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course, 6 it rises at one end of the heavens and…
Psalms 76:3–5
3 There He shattered the flaming arrows, the shield and sword and weapons of war. Selah 4 You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains filled with game. 5 The valiant lie plundered; they sleep their last sleep. No men of might could lift a hand.
Odes of Solomon 11:11–13
11 And I became like the land which blossoms and rejoices in its fruits: (ODE) 12 And the Lord was like the sun shining on the face of the land; (ODE) 13 He lightened my eyes, and my face received the dew; and my nostrils enjoyed the pleasant odour of the Lord; (ODE)
Job 41:17–19
17 They are joined to one another; they clasp and cannot be separated. 18 His snorting flashes with light, and his eyes are like the rays of dawn. 19 Firebrands stream from his mouth; fiery sparks shoot forth!
Song of Solomon 6:9–11
9 but my dove, my perfect one, is unique, the favorite of the mother who bore her. The maidens see her and call her blessed; the queens and concubines sing her praises. 10 Who is this who shines like the dawn, as fair as the moon, as bright as the sun, as majestic… 11 …
Song of Solomon 5:11–13
11 His head is purest gold; his hair is wavy and black as a raven. 12 His eyes are like doves beside the streams of water, bathed in milk and mounted like jewels. 13 His cheeks are like beds of spice, towers of perfume. His lips are like lilies, dripping with flowing my…
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