מִלֵּאת (mil.let)
mil.let
setting
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun millēʾat appears only once in the entire Old Testament, found in Song of Solomon 5:11. In this verse, it describes the “setting” or border of the lover’s eyes. While some lexicons suggest a meaning related to “fulness,” the context of jewelry and adornment makes “rim” or “border” the most likely interpretation.
The word is rare and its precise nuance remains somewhat uncertain among scholars. It likely refers to the decorative frame surrounding the eye, similar to how gemstones are set in metal. This single usage paints a vivid picture of beauty and craftsmanship, emphasizing the intricate detail of the beloved’s appearance without offering further lexical clarity elsewhere in Scripture.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word millet appears just once in Scripture, nestled in the rich imagery of Song of Solomon. It describes the setting or border of the beloved’s eyes, likened to gems mounted in fine jewelry. This rare term highlights the care and artistry involved in creating beauty.
For your faith, this detail reminds us that God values intricacy and intentionality. Just as a craftsman sets each stone with precision, the Creator attends to every aspect of His creation, including the unique features that make you who you are. There is comfort in knowing that even the smallest details are held with purpose.
When we encounter such specific language, it invites us to appreciate the beauty in the ordinary and the sacredness of human design. It encourages a mindset of gratitude for the distinctiveness woven into our lives.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- fullness1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מִלֵּֽאת\׃1×
Key Verses
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Song of Solomon 5:12
His eyes are like doves beside the water brooks, washed with milk, mounted like jewels.
This verse uses millet to describe the eyes as jewels set in their frames, emphasizing the preciousness and careful arrangement of the beloved's features.