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Shulamite

Morrish Bible Dictionary

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Name introduced in the Canticles. It is a feminine noun traceable, like Solomon, to Shalom , 'peace.' It is the virgins who use this term. The union of the bridegroom and bride is such that she can be called by the same name. The 'two armies' seen in the Shulamite doubtless refer to the union of Judah and Israel. Song of Solomon 6:13 .

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Shulamite'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​s/shulamite.html. 1897.
 
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