Ruddy
Ruddy
(, admoni, reddish; Sept. ; Vulg. rufus). Many interpreters think that the word means red-haired. and it is so rendered in the ancient versions, although ours understands a ruddy complexion. It would then appear that Esau (Gen 25:25) and David (1Sa 16:12) had red hair, a peculiarity so uncommon in the East that it forms a particular distinction, as in the Scriptural instances; but it is by no means unknown, especially in mountainous countries. It has been observed in Persia, accompanied with the usual fresh complexion. Such hair and complexion together seem to have been regarded as a beauty among the Jews. The personal characters of Esau and David appear to agree well with the temperament which red hair usually indicates. That interpretation, however, is by no means established, and the contempt of Goliath for David as a youth of a fair, bright skin is more probable. SEE DAVID. This view is confirmed by the application of kindred words, as adam ( ), in Lam 4:7, to the Nazarites in general; and adam ( ) to the bridegroom (Son 5:10), who is immediately described as black-haired (Son 5:11).
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Ruddy
rudi (, ‘adhmon (1Sa 16:12; 1Sa 17:42; Gen 25:25 the Revised Version margin), , ‘adhom (Son 5:10); verbs , ‘adham (Lam 4:7), and , eruthriao, to blush (Ad Est 15:5)): Ruddy is the form taken by the adjective red when used as a term of praise of the human skin, and this is its use in the Bible (the Hebrew and Greek words are all usual words for red or to be red). The dark-skinned Hebrews found great beauty in a clear complexion.
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Ruddy
Son 5:10 (c) This is probably used symbolically to describe the health, vigor, youthfulness and loveliness of the Lord JESUS CHRIST. This same expression was used of David also in 1Sa 16:12.