Song of Solomon 1:5
Song of Solomon 1:5
I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar.
The verse speaks to the beauty of identity through God’s creation. In the context of self-worth, it highlights the fact that true beauty comes not from external appearances but from the way God created us. In the Old Testament, the phrase "I am black, but comely" was not a statement of insecurity but of pride in one’s identity as God’s creation. The beauty described here is one that transcends outward characteristics and speaks to the beauty of the soul, the strength of character, and the inherent worth bestowed upon each individual by the Creator. This verse serves as a reminder that our value is not determined by society’s standards of beauty but by the fact that we are created in the image of God, loved by Him, and cherished for who we are. Our worth is not defined by the world’s superficial ideals but by the love and purpose God has placed within us.
Isaiah 62:2
You shall be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name.
Hosea 1:9
Then said God, Call his name Loammi: for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God.
1 Thessalonians 5:5
Ye are all sons of light and sons of the day.
Psalm 139:14
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.