Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Tell me, you whom I love, where you graze your flock and where you rest your sheep at midday. Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of your friends? New Living Translation Tell me, my love, where are you leading your flock today? Where will you rest your sheep at noon? For why should I wander like a prostitute among your friends and their flocks? Young Man English Standard Version Tell me, you whom my soul loves, where you pasture your flock, where you make it lie down at noon; for why should I be like one who veils herself beside the flocks of your companions? Berean Standard Bible Tell me, O one I love, where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you rest them at midday? Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of your companions? King James Bible Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions? New King James Version Tell me, O you whom I love, Where you feed your flock, Where you make it rest at noon. For why should I be as one who veils herself By the flocks of your companions? New American Standard Bible “Tell me, you whom my soul loves, Where do you pasture your flock, Where do you have it lie down at noon? For why should I be like one who veils herself Beside the flocks of your companions?” NASB 1995 “Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, Where do you pasture your flock, Where do you make it lie down at noon? For why should I be like one who veils herself Beside the flocks of your companions?” NASB 1977 “Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, Where do you pasture your flock, Where do you make it lie down at noon? For why should I be like one who veils herself Beside the flocks of your companions?” Legacy Standard Bible Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, Where do you shepherd your flock, Where do you make it lie down at noon? For why should I be like one who veils herself Beside the flocks of your companions?” Amplified Bible “Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, Where do you pasture your flock, Where do you make it lie down at noon? For why should I be like one who is veiled Beside the flocks of your companions?” Christian Standard Bible Tell me, you whom I love: Where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you let them rest at noon? Why should I be like one who veils herself beside the flocks of your companions? Man Holman Christian Standard Bible Tell me, you, the one I love: Where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you let them rest at noon? Why should I be like one who veils herself beside the flocks of your companions? M American Standard Version Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, Where thou feedest thy flock, Where thou makest it to rest at noon: For why should I be as one that is veiled Beside the flocks of thy companions? Contemporary English Version My darling, I love you! Where do you feed your sheep and let them rest at noon? Don't let the other shepherds think badly of me. I'm not one of those women who shamelessly follow after shepherds. English Revised Version Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest thy flock, where thou makest it to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that is veiled beside the flocks of thy companions? GOD'S WORD® Translation Please tell me, you whom I love, where do you graze your flock? Where does your flock lie down at noon? [Tell me,] or I will be considered a prostitute [wandering] among the flocks of your companions. Good News Translation Tell me, my love, Where will you lead your flock to graze? Where will they rest from the noonday sun? Why should I need to look for you among the flocks of the other shepherds? International Standard Version Tell me, you whom I love, where do you graze your flock? Where do you make your flock lie down at noon? Why should I be considered a veiled woman beside the flocks of your companions? Majority Standard Bible Tell me, O one I love, where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you rest them at midday? Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of your companions? NET Bible Tell me, O you whom my heart loves, where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you rest your sheep during the midday heat? Tell me lest I wander around beside the flocks of your companions! New Heart English Bible Tell me, you whom my soul loves, where you graze your flock, where you rest them at noon; For why should I be as one who is veiled beside the flocks of your companions? Webster's Bible Translation Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions? World English Bible Tell me, you whom my soul loves, where you graze your flock, where you rest them at noon; for why should I be as one who is veiled beside the flocks of your companions? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDeclare to me, you whom my soul has loved, "" Where you delight, "" Where you lie down at noon, "" For why am I as one veiled, "" By the ranks of your companions? Young's Literal Translation Declare to me, thou whom my soul hath loved, Where thou delightest, Where thou liest down at noon, For why am I as one veiled, By the ranks of thy companions? Smith's Literal Translation Announce to me, thou whom my soul loved, where thou wilt feed, where thou wilt lie down at noon: wherefore shall I be as he covered by the herds of thy companions. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleShew me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou liest in the midday, lest I begin to wander after the flocks of thy companions. Catholic Public Domain Version Bride to Groom: Reveal to me, you whom my soul loves, where you pasture, where you recline at midday, lest I begin to wander after the flocks of your companions. New American Bible Tell me, you whom my soul loves, where you shepherd, where you give rest at midday. Why should I be like one wandering after the flocks of your companions? New Revised Standard Version Tell me, you whom my soul loves, where you pasture your flock, where you make it lie down at noon; for why should I be like one who is veiled beside the flocks of your companions? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTell me, O you whom my soul loves, where did I feed, where did I make my flock to rest at noon? Lest I become like a sheep which has gone astray from your flocks. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Show me him whom my soul has loved. How have you fed and how have you dined at noonday?, lest I shall be as a stray in the flock of your sheep OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, Where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon; For why should I be as one that veileth herself Beside the flocks of thy companions? Brenton Septuagint Translation Tell me, thou whom my soul loves, where thou tendest thy flock, where thou causest them to rest at noon, lest I become as one that is veiled by the flocks of thy companions. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Bride Confesses Her Love…6Do not stare because I am dark, for the sun has gazed upon me. My mother’s sons were angry with me; they made me a keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have neglected. 7Tell me, O one I love, where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you rest them at midday? Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of your companions? 8If you do not know, O fairest of women, follow the tracks of the flock, and graze your young goats near the tents of the shepherds.… Cross References John 10:14-16 I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, / just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep. / I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. Psalm 23:1-2 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. Ezekiel 34:11-16 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. / As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. ... John 21:15-17 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. Isaiah 40:11 He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. Matthew 9:36 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Jeremiah 31:10 Hear, O nations, the word of the LORD, and proclaim it in distant coastlands: “The One who scattered Israel will gather them and keep them as a shepherd keeps his flock. 1 Peter 5:2-4 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. / And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Micah 5:4 He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Psalm 80:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, Isaiah 49:9-10 to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill. / They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water. Luke 15:4-7 “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? / And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, / comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ ... Jeremiah 23:3-4 Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. / I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go missing, declares the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, where you feed, where you make your flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of your companions? o thou 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. Song of Solomon 3:1-4 By night on my bed I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not… Song of Solomon 5:8,10,16 I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, that ye tell him, that I am sick of love… thou feedest Genesis 37:16 And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks. Psalm 23:1,2 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want… Psalm 80:1 To the chief Musician upon ShoshannimEduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. for 1 Samuel 12:20,21 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart; … Psalm 28:1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. John 6:67-69 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? … turneth aside Colossians 3:14-18 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness… Jump to Previous Companions Declare Delightest Feedest Flock Flocks Food Graze Heat Herself Lie Loves Makest Midday Noon Pasture Ranks Rest Sheep Soul Turneth Veiled Wandering WandersJump to Next Companions Declare Delightest Feedest Flock Flocks Food Graze Heat Herself Lie Loves Makest Midday Noon Pasture Ranks Rest Sheep Soul Turneth Veiled Wandering WandersSong 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 Tell me, O one I love, This phrase reflects the intimate and personal relationship between the speaker and the beloved. In the context of the Song of Solomon, this is often interpreted as an allegory of the love between Christ and the Church. The expression of love and desire for closeness can be seen as a reflection of the believer's longing for communion with Christ. The use of "O one I love" indicates a deep affection and personal connection, which is central to the theme of divine love throughout Scripture. where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you rest them at midday? Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of your companions? Persons / Places / Events 1. The BelovedThe speaker in this verse, often interpreted as the Shulammite woman, expressing her deep love and desire for the shepherd, who is her beloved. 2. The Shepherd The one whom the Shulammite loves, representing her beloved. In a spiritual allegory, he is often seen as a type of Christ. 3. The Flocks Symbolic of the people or followers of the shepherd, representing the community or congregation. 4. Veiled Woman A reference to a woman who might be seen as an outsider or someone not fully belonging to the group, possibly indicating shame or separation. 5. Noon A time of rest and refreshment, symbolizing a moment of intimacy and closeness with the beloved. Teaching Points Desire for Intimacy with ChristJust as the Shulammite seeks the presence of her beloved, believers are encouraged to seek closeness with Christ, our Good Shepherd. Identity and Belonging The concern of being like a "veiled woman" highlights the importance of finding our identity and belonging in Christ, not feeling like outsiders in our spiritual journey. Rest in Christ The mention of resting at noon invites believers to find their rest and refreshment in Christ, especially during the heat and trials of life. Pursuit of God’s Presence The active seeking of the beloved's location encourages believers to pursue God's presence actively and intentionally in their daily lives.(7) Where thou feedest . . . thy flock . . . For why should I be . . .?--The marginal reading, that is veiled, follows the LXX. in rendering the Hebrew literally. But it has been found somewhat difficult to assign a meaning to a literal translation. The suggestions=unknown (Ewald), veiled as a harlot (Delitzsch, &c; comp. Genesis 38:15), fainting (Gesenius), seem all wide of the mark, since the question only refers to the danger of missing her beloved through ignorance of his whereabouts. A transposition of two letters would give a word with a sense required = erring, wandering about, a sense, indeed, which old Rabbinical commentators gave to this word itself in Isaiah 22:16 (Authorised Version, cover); and probably the idea involved is the obvious one that a person with the head muffled up would not find her way easily, as we might say, "Why should I go about blindfold?" The Rabbinical interpretation of this verse is a good instance of the fanciful treatment the book has received: "When the time came for Moses to depart, he said to the Lord, 'It is revealed to me that this people will sin and go into captivity; show me how they shall be governed and dwell among the nations whose decrees are oppressive as the heat; and wherefore is it they shall wander among the flocks of Esau and Ishmael, who make them idols equal to thee as thy companions?'" Verse 7. - Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest thy flock, where thou makest it to rest at noon: for why should I he as one that is veiled beside the flock of thy companions? These words carry on the associations suggested by the previous verse. The bride is longing for the bridegroom; but she cannot think of him yet in any other light than as a companion of her simple country life - he is a shepherd, and she a shepherdess. "Take me into closer fellowship with thyself; let me not remain still only one amongst the many." Perhaps there is intended to be an allusion to the common metaphor - the king as the shepherd and the people as his flock; but the uppermost thought of the bride is separation unto her husband. The soul which longs for the enjoyment of fellowship with God desires to be carried away out of all distractions, out of all restraints, lifted above reserve and above doubt into the closest and most loving union. The idea of the veil may be either the veil of mourning or the veil of modesty and reserve. Probably the latter is the true reference. The LXX. has, ὡς περιβαλλομένη. There is some difference of opinion among critics. Ewald thinks it refers to strangeness - "like one unknown," and therefore veiled; Gesenius says, "one fainting;" others connect the word with the root "to roam," "to wander" (see Isaiah 22:17), which is confirmed by Symmachus, the Vulgate, the Syriac, the Chaldee, Jerome, Venetian, and Luther. The simplest explanation is that the bride compares herself, in her absence from her lord, among the ladies of the court, to a veiled woman travelling beside the flocks of the shepherds, seeking her friend, but not yet brought to him.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Tell me,הַגִּ֣ידָה (hag·gî·ḏāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous O one לִּ֗י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew I נַפְשִׁ֔י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion love, שֶׁ֤אָהֲבָה֙ (še·’ā·hă·ḇāh) Pronoun - relative | Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f where אֵיכָ֣ה (’ê·ḵāh) Interjection Strong's 349: How?, how!, where do you pasture your sheep? תִרְעֶ֔ה (ṯir·‘eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with Where אֵיכָ֖ה (’ê·ḵāh) Interjection Strong's 349: How?, how!, where do you rest them תַּרְבִּ֣יץ (tar·bîṣ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7257: To crouch, be implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed at midday? בַּֽצָּהֳרָ֑יִם (baṣ·ṣā·ho·rā·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6672: A light, double light, noon Why שַׁלָּמָ֤ה (šal·lā·māh) Pr | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what should I be אֶֽהְיֶה֙ (’eh·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be like a veiled woman כְּעֹ֣טְיָ֔ה (kə·‘ō·ṭə·yāh) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 5844: To wrap oneself, enwrap, envelop oneself beside עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the flocks עֶדְרֵ֥י (‘eḏ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5739: An arrangement, muster of your companions? חֲבֵרֶֽיךָ׃ (ḥă·ḇê·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2270: United, associate, companion Links Song of Solomon 1:7 NIVSong of Solomon 1:7 NLT Song of Solomon 1:7 ESV Song of Solomon 1:7 NASB Song of Solomon 1:7 KJV Song of Solomon 1:7 BibleApps.com Song of Solomon 1:7 Biblia Paralela Song of Solomon 1:7 Chinese Bible Song of Solomon 1:7 French Bible Song of Solomon 1:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 1:7 Tell me you whom my soul loves (Song Songs SS So Can) |
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