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Introduction to Song of Songs 6:9: Syntax of Uniqueness and Elevated Praise This poetic verse from Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) is a masterpiece of affectionate exaltation, describing the beloved with supreme uniqueness and praise. The Hebrew grammar uses tools such as emphatic repetition, construct chains, possessive suffixes, and parallel noun clauses to convey exclusivity, beauty, and admiration. This analysis focuses on how the language elevates the status of the subject in both structure and sound. אַחַ֥ת הִיא֙ יֹונָתִ֣י תַמָּתִ֔י אַחַ֥ת הִיא֙ לְאִמָּ֔הּ בָּרָ֥ה הִ֖יא לְיֹֽולַדְתָּ֑הּ רָא֤וּהָ בָנֹות֙ וַֽיְאַשְּׁר֔וּהָ מְלָכֹ֥ות וּפִֽילַגְשִׁ֖ים וַֽיְהַלְלֽוּהָ׃ This lesson is based on Song of Songs 6:9, focusing on the topic: ‘Emphatic Repetition and Construct Chains: Syntax of Praise and Uniqueness in Song of Songs 6:9.’… Learn Hebrew