Song of Solomon 1:14
New International Version
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms from the vineyards of En Gedi.

New Living Translation
He is like a bouquet of sweet henna blossoms from the vineyards of En-gedi. Young Man

English Standard Version
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of Engedi.

Berean Standard Bible
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En-gedi.

King James Bible
My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi.

New King James Version
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blooms In the vineyards of En Gedi.

New American Standard Bible
“My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms In the vineyards of Engedi.”

NASB 1995
“My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms In the vineyards of Engedi.”

NASB 1977
“My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms In the vineyards of Engedi.”

Legacy Standard Bible
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms In the vineyards of Engedi.”

Amplified Bible
“My beloved is to me a cluster of henna flowers In the [fragrant] vineyards of Engedi.”

Christian Standard Bible
The one I love is a cluster of henna blossoms to me, in the vineyards of En-gedi. Man

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My love is a cluster of henna blossoms to me, in the vineyards of En-gedi. M

American Standard Version
My beloved is unto me as a cluster of henna-flowers In the vineyards of En-gedi.

Contemporary English Version
you are flower blossoms from the gardens of En-Gedi.

English Revised Version
My beloved is unto me as a cluster of henna-flowers in the vineyards of En-gedi.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My beloved is a bouquet of henna flowers in the vineyards of En Gedi.

Good News Translation
My lover is like the wild flowers that bloom in the vineyards at Engedi.

International Standard Version
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En-gedi.

Majority Standard Bible
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En-gedi.

NET Bible
My beloved is like a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En-Gedi.

New Heart English Bible
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms from the vineyards of En Gedi.

Webster's Bible Translation
My beloved is to me as a cluster of camphor in the vineyards of En-gedi.

World English Bible
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms from the vineyards of En Gedi.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A cluster of cypress [is] my beloved to me, "" In the vineyards of En-Gedi!

Young's Literal Translation
A cluster of cypress is my beloved to me, In the vineyards of En-Gedi!

Smith's Literal Translation
A cluster of cypress my beloved to me in the vineyards of the kids fountain.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A cluster of cypress my love is to me, in the vineyards of Engaddi.

Catholic Public Domain Version
My beloved is a cluster of Cyprus grapes to me, in the vineyards of Engaddi.

New American Bible
My lover is to me a cluster of henna from the vineyards of En-gedi.

New Revised Standard Version
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En-gedi.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My beloved is to me like a cluster of henna flowers in a vineyard of Engad.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Bouquets of henna flowers is my beloved in a vineyard of Ain Gad
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My beloved is unto me as a cluster of henna In the vineyards of En-gedi.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My kinsman is to me a cluster of camphor in the vineyards of Engaddi.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Bride Confesses Her Love
13My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh resting between my breasts. 14My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En-gedi. 15How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how very beautiful! Your eyes are like doves.…

Cross References
John 15:1-5
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...

Psalm 45:13-15
All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. / In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. / They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.

Revelation 21:2
I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Isaiah 5:1-2
I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour!

John 15:9-10
As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love. / If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

Hosea 14:5-7
I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. / His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. / They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Revelation 19:7-8
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

Psalm 92:12-14
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,

Matthew 26:6-13
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, / a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? ...

2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

Isaiah 54:5
For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.

John 3:29
The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.


Treasury of Scripture

My beloved is to me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi.

beloved

Song of Solomon 1:13
A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.

Song of Solomon 2:3
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

camphire

Song of Solomon 4:13,14
Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard, …

en-gedi

Joshua 15:62
And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

1 Samuel 23:29
And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.

1 Samuel 24:1
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.

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Song of Solomon 1
1. the church's love unto Christ
5. She confesses her deformity
7. and prays to be directed, to his flock
8. Christ directs her to the shepherd's tents
9. and showing his love to her
11. gives her gracious promises
12. the church and Christ congratulate one another














My beloved
The term "beloved" in Hebrew is "דּוֹדִי" (dodi), which conveys a deep sense of affection and intimacy. In the context of the Song of Solomon, it represents the profound love and admiration between the Shulammite woman and her lover, often interpreted as a metaphor for the love between Christ and His Church. This word sets the tone for a relationship that is both personal and cherished, emphasizing the unique bond that believers are called to have with Christ.

is to me
This phrase indicates a personal and possessive relationship. It suggests that the beloved holds a special place in the speaker's heart, highlighting the exclusivity and personal nature of their connection. In a broader spiritual sense, it reflects the personal relationship each believer is invited to have with God, where He is not just a distant deity but a personal Savior and friend.

a cluster of henna blossoms
Henna, or "כֹּפֶר" (koper) in Hebrew, refers to a fragrant flowering plant. Clusters of henna blossoms were valued for their beauty and aroma, often used in perfumes and cosmetics in ancient times. This imagery suggests beauty, richness, and a pleasing presence. Spiritually, it can symbolize the beauty and fragrance of Christ's character and His righteousness, which is imputed to believers. The cluster signifies abundance and completeness, pointing to the fullness of joy and satisfaction found in a relationship with Christ.

in the vineyards
Vineyards in biblical times were places of growth, fruitfulness, and labor. They symbolize prosperity and blessing. The mention of vineyards here suggests a setting of abundance and life. In a spiritual context, it can represent the Church or the Kingdom of God, where believers are called to bear fruit and grow in their faith. The vineyard is a place of cultivation, much like the spiritual life that requires nurturing and care.

of En-gedi
En-gedi is an oasis located near the Dead Sea, known for its lush vegetation and natural beauty amidst a barren desert. Historically, it was a place of refuge and refreshment, often associated with King David's time of hiding from Saul (1 Samuel 23:29). The mention of En-gedi evokes a sense of contrast between the desolation of the surrounding wilderness and the life-giving oasis. Spiritually, it symbolizes the refreshment and renewal found in Christ, who provides living water in the desert of life. En-gedi represents the peace and rest that believers find in God's presence, even amidst life's challenges.

(14) Camphire.--Marg., cypress: Heb., copher. There is no doubt of the identity of this plant with the Henna of the Arabs, the Lawsonia a?ba or inermis of botanists. Robinson found it growing in abundance at En-gedi (where alone it is found), and suggested the identification (see his Note, Researches, ii. 211). Tristram describes it thus: "It is a small shrub, eight or ten feet high, with dark back, pale green foliage, and clusters of white and yellow blossoms of a powerful fragrance. Not only is the perfume of the flower highly prized, but a paste is made of the dried and pounded leaves, which is used by the women of all ranks and the men of the wealthier classes to dye the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, and the nails" (Nat. Hist. of the Bible, p. 339). (Comp. also Thomson, The Land and the Book, p. 602, who, however, prefers to identify copher with some specially favourite kind of grapes, but without giving any sufficient reason.) For En-gedi, see Joshua 15:62. It is the only place in Southern. Palestine mentioned in this poem, the other allusions (except Heshbon, Song of Solomon 7:4, which is in Moab) being to northern localities.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My beloved
דּוֹדִי֙ (dō·w·ḏî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1730: To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle

is to me
לִ֔י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

a cluster
אֶשְׁכֹּ֨ל (’eš·kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 811: A bunch of grapes, other fruit

of henna blossoms
הַכֹּ֤פֶר ׀ (hak·kō·p̄er)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3724: A cover, a village, bitumen, the henna plant, a redemption-price

in the vineyards
בְּכַרְמֵ֖י (bə·ḵar·mê)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3754: A garden, vineyard

of En-gedi.
גֶּֽדִי׃ (ge·ḏî)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5872: Engedi -- 'spring of a kid', a place on west shore of the Dead Sea


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