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| This image, the dove, has symbolized Israel throughout Song of Songs. Here, according to the allegorical rendering following Rashi, Israel is like the dove which is loyal to its mate, and even in the mate's absence will not take another. The writing above the dove is from Song of Songs 4:1, and is a description HaShem gives to Israel in the following way... "Behold, you are lovely, My beloved... behold you are lovely, your very appearance radiates dovelike consistency, The most common sons within your encampments are as dearly beloved as the children of Jacob..." |