Ruddy

rud´i (אדמוני, ’adhmōnı̄ (1Sa 16:12; 1Sa 17:42; Gen 25:25 the Revised Version margin), אדם, ’ādhōm (Son 5:10); verbs אדם, ’ādham (Lam 4:7), and ἐρυθριάω, eruthriáō, “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.

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.