Song of Solomon 6:2
“My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.”
Song of Solomon 6:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the bed of aromatical spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- My beloved is gone down to his garden, To the beds of spices, To feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
- DARBYDarby
- My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, To feed in the gardens and to gather lilies.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- My beloved has gone down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- My beloved went down to his garden, To the beds of the spice, To delight himself in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- My beloved has gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to nourish himself in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
Context: Song of Solomon 6
1Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside? that we may seek him with thee.
2My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
3I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.
4Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.
About Song of Solomon 6: The Bridegroom's Desire
The bridegroom expresses his desire to be reunited with his bride.
Commentary
In Song of Solomon chapter 6, the narrator is reflecting on the beauty of his beloved. He begins by describing her beauty as being like that of a horse in Pharaoh's chariot, a comparison that speaks to her strength and power. He then goes on to describe her eyes as being like doves, her cheeks as being like pomegranates, and her neck as being like the tower of David. These comparisons are meant to emphasize her beauty and grace.