my hands: Song of Solomon 5:13, Song of Solomon 3:6, Song of Solomon 4:13-14; 2 Corinthians 7:7, 2 Corinthians 7:9-11
sweet smelling: Heb. passing, or running about
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Song of Solomon 5:5
Song of Solomon 5:5
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