Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionA 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 BibleA 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 BibleMy 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 1917My 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. Jump to Previous Beloved Blossoms Branch Camphire Camphor Cluster Cypress Cypress-Tree En Engedi En-Gedi Gedi Henna Lover Vine-Gardens VineyardsJump to Next Beloved Blossoms Branch Camphire Camphor Cluster Cypress Cypress-Tree En Engedi En-Gedi Gedi Henna Lover Vine-Gardens VineyardsSong of Solomon 1 1. the church's love unto Christ5. 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 is to me This phrase expresses deep affection and personal connection. The term "beloved" is a recurring theme in the Song of Solomon, symbolizing the intimate relationship between the lovers. In a broader biblical context, it can be seen as a representation of the love between Christ and the Church, as the Church is often referred to as the Bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:25-27). The personal nature of "to me" emphasizes the unique and cherished relationship, highlighting the exclusivity and devotion found in a covenant relationship. a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En-gedi. Persons / Places / Events 1. BelovedIn the Song of Solomon, the "beloved" often refers to the male lover, traditionally understood as Solomon. This term signifies a deep, intimate relationship. 2. Henna Blossoms Henna is a flowering plant used for its fragrant blossoms and dye. It symbolizes beauty, fragrance, and adornment, often associated with love and romance. 3. Vineyards Vineyards are symbolic of abundance, fertility, and care. They are often used in the Bible to represent the people of Israel or a place of growth and fruitfulness. 4. En-gedi A lush oasis in the Judean desert, known for its beauty and fertility. It represents a place of refreshment and life amidst a barren landscape. Teaching Points The Beauty of LoveThe comparison to henna blossoms highlights the beauty and fragrance of love. In relationships, we should strive to cultivate beauty and grace, reflecting the love of Christ. Spiritual Refreshment Just as En-gedi is an oasis, our relationship with God should be a source of refreshment and life. We should seek His presence to rejuvenate our spirits. Fruitfulness in Relationships The vineyard imagery reminds us of the importance of nurturing our relationships to bear fruit. This involves intentional care, communication, and love. Symbolism of Commitment The beloved's description as a cluster of henna blossoms signifies commitment and value. In our relationships, we should demonstrate commitment and cherish one another.(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. Hebrew My belovedדּוֹדִי֙ (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 Links Song of Solomon 1:14 NIVSong of Solomon 1:14 NLT Song of Solomon 1:14 ESV Song of Solomon 1:14 NASB Song of Solomon 1:14 KJV Song of Solomon 1:14 BibleApps.com Song of Solomon 1:14 Biblia Paralela Song of Solomon 1:14 Chinese Bible Song of Solomon 1:14 French Bible Song of Solomon 1:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 1:14 My beloved is to me a cluster (Song Songs SS So Can) |