Song of Solomon 3:10
New International Version
Its posts he made of silver, its base of gold. Its seat was upholstered with purple, its interior inlaid with love. Daughters of Jerusalem,

New Living Translation
Its posts are silver, its canopy gold; its cushions are purple. It was decorated with love by the young women of Jerusalem. Young Woman

English Standard Version
He made its posts of silver, its back of gold, its seat of purple; its interior was inlaid with love by the daughters of Jerusalem.

Berean Standard Bible
He has made its posts of silver, its base of gold, its seat of purple fabric. Its interior is inlaid with love by the daughters of Jerusalem.

King James Bible
He made the pillars thereof of silver, the bottom thereof of gold, the covering of it of purple, the midst thereof being paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem.

New King James Version
He made its pillars of silver, Its support of gold, Its seat of purple, Its interior paved with love By the daughters of Jerusalem.

New American Standard Bible
“He made its posts of silver, Its back of gold And its seat of purple fabric, With its interior lovingly inlaid By the daughters of Jerusalem.

NASB 1995
“He made its posts of silver, Its back of gold And its seat of purple fabric, With its interior lovingly fitted out By the daughters of Jerusalem.

NASB 1977
“He made its posts of silver, Its back of gold And its seat of purple fabric, With its interior lovingly fitted out By the daughters of Jerusalem.

Legacy Standard Bible
He made its posts of silver, Its back of gold And its seat of purple fabric, With its interior inlaid with love By the daughters of Jerusalem.

Amplified Bible
“He made its posts of silver, Its back of gold, Its seat of purple cloth, The interior lovingly and intricately wrought By the daughters of Jerusalem.

Christian Standard Bible
He made its posts of silver, its back of gold, and its seat of purple. Its interior is inlaid with love by the young women of Jerusalem.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made its posts of silver, its back of gold, and its seat of purple. Its interior is inlaid with love by the young women of Jerusalem.

American Standard Version
He made the pillars thereof of silver, The bottom thereof of gold, the seat of it of purple, The midst thereof being paved with love, From the daughters of Jerusalem.

Contemporary English Version
Its posts are silver, the back is gold, and the seat is covered with purple cloth. You women of Jerusalem have taken great care to furnish the inside.

English Revised Version
He made the pillars thereof of silver, the bottom thereof of gold, the seat of it of purple, the midst thereof being paved with love, from the daughters of Jerusalem.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He had its posts made out of silver, its top out of gold, its seat out of purple fabric. Its inside-with inlaid scenes of love- was made by the young women of Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
Its posts are covered with silver; over it is cloth embroidered with gold. Its cushions are covered with purple cloth, lovingly woven by the women of Jerusalem.

International Standard Version
He made its posts of silver, its back of gold. Its seat was purple, and its interior was lovingly inlaid by the young women of Jerusalem.

Majority Standard Bible
He has made its posts of silver, its base of gold, its seat of purple fabric. Its interior is inlaid with love by the daughters of Jerusalem.

NET Bible
Its posts were made of silver; its back was made of gold. Its seat was upholstered with purple wool; its interior was inlaid with leather by the maidens of Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
He made its pillars of silver, its bottom of gold, its seat of purple, its midst being paved with love, from the daughters of Jerusalem.

Webster's Bible Translation
He made its pillars of silver, the bottom of it of gold, the covering of it of purple, the midst of it being paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem.

World English Bible
He made its pillars of silver, its bottom of gold, its seat of purple, the middle of it being paved with love, from the daughters of Jerusalem.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Its pillars he made of silver, "" Its bottom of gold, its seat of purple, "" Its midst lined [with] love, "" By the daughters of Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation
Its pillars he made of silver, Its bottom of gold, its seat of purple, Its midst lined with love, By the daughters of Jerusalem.

Smith's Literal Translation
Its pillars he made silver, its support gold, its seat reddish purple, its midst tesselated with love from the daughters of Jerusalem.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The pillars thereof he made of silver, the seat of gold, the going up of purple : the midst he covered with charity for the daughters of Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He made its columns of silver, the reclining place of gold, the ascent of purple; the middle he covered well, out of charity for the daughters of Jerusalem.

New American Bible
He made its columns of silver, its roof of gold, Its seat of purple cloth, its interior lovingly fitted. Daughters of Jerusalem,

New Revised Standard Version
He made its posts of silver, its back of gold, its seat of purple; its interior was inlaid with love. Daughters of Jerusalem,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He made its pillars of silver, the floor thereof of gold, the covering of it of purple, the inside thereof being paved with a love gift from the daughters of Jerusalem.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Its pillars he made of silver, its floor of gold and a covering of purple; inside it is paved with love from the daughters of Jerusalem
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He made the pillars thereof of silver, The top thereof of gold, The seat of it of purple, The inside thereof being inlaid with love, From the daughters of Jerusalem.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He made the pillars of it silver, the bottom of it gold, the covering of it scarlet, in the midst of it a pavement of love, for the daughters of Jerusalem.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Solomon Arrives on His Wedding Day
9King Solomon has made his carriage out of the timber of Lebanon. 10He has made its posts of silver, its base of gold, its seat of purple fabric. Its interior is inlaid with love by the daughters of Jerusalem. 11Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown his mother bestowed on the day of his wedding—the day of his heart’s rejoicing.…

Cross References
Revelation 21:18-21
The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ...

1 Kings 10:18-20
Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.

Isaiah 60:17
Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler.

Ezekiel 16:10-13
I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk. / I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. / I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. ...

Proverbs 31:22
She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Psalm 45:13-14
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.

Revelation 4:3
The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

Exodus 28:15-21
You are also to make a breastpiece of judgment with the same workmanship as the ephod. Construct it with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. / It must be square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide. / And mount on it a setting of gemstones, four rows of stones: In the first row there shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; ...

Matthew 6:29
Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

1 Chronicles 29:2
Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

Isaiah 54:11-12
“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

Revelation 19:8
She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

2 Chronicles 9:17-19
Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and a footstool of gold was attached to it. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.

Jeremiah 10:9
Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz—the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers.


Treasury of Scripture

He made the pillars thereof of silver, the bottom thereof of gold, the covering of it of purple, the middle thereof being paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem.

Psalm 87:3
Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

1 Timothy 3:15,16
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth…

Revelation 3:12
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

the midst

Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Ephesians 3:18,19
May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; …

Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

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He made its posts of silver
The "posts of silver" symbolize strength and purity. Silver, in biblical times, was often associated with redemption and refinement. The Hebrew word for silver, "keseph," also implies longing or desire, which aligns with the themes of love and yearning in the Song of Solomon. The posts being made of silver suggest a foundation of purity and enduring strength in the relationship being described.

its base of gold
Gold represents divinity, value, and kingship throughout Scripture. The Hebrew word "zahab" for gold is often used in contexts of wealth and divine presence. The base being of gold indicates that the foundation of this love is not only pure but also divine and precious. It reflects the ultimate value and eternal nature of true love, as ordained by God.

its seat of purple
Purple is a color traditionally associated with royalty and nobility. The Hebrew word "argaman" for purple dye was rare and costly, often reserved for kings and high priests. The seat being of purple suggests a royal dignity and honor in the relationship. It elevates the love described to a status of regal importance, indicating that this love is both noble and majestic.

its interior inlaid with love
The phrase "inlaid with love" speaks to the depth and intricacy of the relationship. The Hebrew word "ahavah" for love is rich with meaning, encompassing affection, friendship, and deep emotional bonds. The interior being inlaid with love suggests that the core of this relationship is filled with genuine, heartfelt devotion. It is not merely an external display but an internal reality, crafted with care and intention.

by the daughters of Jerusalem
The "daughters of Jerusalem" are often seen as witnesses or participants in the unfolding love story. In the cultural and historical context, they represent the community or society that observes and sometimes facilitates the relationship. Their involvement in inlaying the interior with love suggests a communal recognition and celebration of this love. It highlights the importance of community in nurturing and acknowledging the beauty of a godly relationship.

(10) Bottom.--Heb., rephidah = supports. Probably the back of the litter on which the occupant leaned.

The midst thereof . . .--Literally, its interior paved love from the daughters of Jerusalem. There are three possible renderings. (1) Its interior made bright by a lovely girl of, &c; and (2) its interior paved in a lovely way by, &c; (3) its interior tesselated as a mark of love by, &c. The last of these does the least violence to the text as it stands, but very possibly some words have dropped out between ratzuph, paved, and ahabah, love.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He has made
עָ֣שָׂה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

its posts
עַמּוּדָיו֙ (‘am·mū·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform

of silver,
כֶ֔סֶף (ḵe·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

its base
רְפִידָת֣וֹ (rə·p̄î·ḏā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7507: Perhaps a support

of gold,
זָהָ֔ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

its seat
מֶרְכָּב֖וֹ (mer·kā·ḇōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4817: A chariot, riding seat

of purple [fabric].
אַרְגָּמָ֑ן (’ar·gā·mān)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 713: Purple, red-purple

Its interior
תּוֹכוֹ֙ (tō·w·ḵōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

is inlaid
רָצ֣וּף (rā·ṣūp̄)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 7528: To tessellate, embroider

with love
אַהֲבָ֔ה (’a·hă·ḇāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 160: Love (noun)

by the daughters
מִבְּנ֖וֹת (mib·bə·nō·wṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Jerusalem.
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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