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Line 16: − + − − − <blockquote> − ''We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for?'' Song of Solomon 18:8 (KJV) − </blockquote> − − and as objects of comfort and intrinsic beauty, − − <blockquote> − ''A bundle of myrrh is my well-beloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.'' Song of Solomon 1:13 (KJV) − </blockquote> − − <blockquote> − ''Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies.'' Song of Solomon 14:5 (KJV) − </blockquote> − − While [[Hosea]] calls for God to punish Israel, − − <blockquote> − ''Give them, O LORD: what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.'' Hosea 9:14 (KJV) − </blockquote>
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== Breasts in the Bible ==
== Breasts in the Bible ==
The Bible mentions breasts both in connection with infant feeding, e.g. Psalms 23:9 "But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts," and sensuality, in the Song of Solomon.
The [[Song of Solomon]], in particular, makes it clear that the Israelites had a healthy interest in female breasts, both as an indicator of sexual maturity and hence marriageability,
== Breasts in Christianity ==
== Breasts in Christianity ==