Song of Solomon 6:3
New International Version
I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine; he browses among the lilies.

New Living Translation
I am my lover’s, and my lover is mine. He browses among the lilies. Young Man

English Standard Version
I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine; he grazes among the lilies.

Berean Standard Bible
I belong to my beloved and he belongs to me; he pastures his flock among the lilies.

King James Bible
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.

New King James Version
I am my beloved’s, And my beloved is mine. He feeds his flock among the lilies.

New American Standard Bible
“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine, He who pastures his flock among the lilies.”

NASB 1995
“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine, He who pastures his flock among the lilies.”

NASB 1977
“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine, He who pastures his flock among the lilies.”

Legacy Standard Bible
I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine, He who shepherds his flock among the lilies.”

Amplified Bible
“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine, He who feeds his flock among the lilies.”

Christian Standard Bible
I am my love’s and my love is mine; he feeds among the lilies. Man

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I am my love’s and my love is mine; he feeds among the lilies. M

American Standard Version
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: He feedeth his flock among the lilies.

Contemporary English Version
I am his, and he is mine, as he feeds his sheep among the lilies.

English Revised Version
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth his flock among the lilies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine. He is the one who grazes his flock among the lilies.

Good News Translation
My lover is mine, and I am his; he feeds his flock among the lilies.

International Standard Version
I belong to my beloved, and my beloved belongs to me. He is the one who grazes his flock among the lilies.

Majority Standard Bible
I belong to my beloved and he belongs to me; he pastures his flock among the lilies.

NET Bible
I am my lover's and my lover is mine; he grazes among the lilies.

New Heart English Bible
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine. He browses among the lilies,

Webster's Bible Translation
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.

World English Bible
I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine. He browses among the lilies.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I [am] my beloved’s, and my beloved [is] mine, "" Who is delighting himself among the lilies.

Young's Literal Translation
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine, Who is delighting himself among the lilies.

Smith's Literal Translation
I to my beloved, and my beloved to me: he feeding among the lilies.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I to my beloved, and my beloved to me, who feedeth among the lilies.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I am for my beloved, and my beloved is for me. He pastures among the lilies.

New American Bible
I belong to my lover, and my lover belongs to me; he feeds among the lilies.

New Revised Standard Version
I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine; he pastures his flock among the lilies.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine; he feeds among the lilies.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine, who feeds among the lilies
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine, That feedeth among the lilies.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I am my kinsman's, and my kinsman is mine, who feeds among the lilies.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Together in the Garden
2My beloved has gone down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to pasture his flock in the gardens and to gather lilies. 3I belong to my beloved and he belongs to me; he pastures his flock among the lilies. 4You are as beautiful, my darling, as Tirzah, as lovely as Jerusalem, as majestic as troops with banners.…

Cross References
Song of Solomon 2:16
My beloved is mine and I am his; he pastures his flock among the lilies.

Song of Solomon 7:10
I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me.

Hosea 2:19-20
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

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.

Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

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.

John 15:4-5
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

1 John 4:19
We love because He first loved us.

Revelation 19:7-9
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. / Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Psalm 45:11
and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.

Isaiah 62:4-5
No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. / For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.

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.

Romans 7:4
Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God.

Colossians 3:3
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.


Treasury of Scripture

I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feeds among the lilies.

my beloved's

Song of Solomon 2:16
My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.

Song of Solomon 7:10
I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me.

Hebrews 8:10
For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

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I belong to my beloved
This phrase emphasizes the mutual possession and deep commitment between the speaker and their beloved. In the context of the Song of Solomon, it reflects the intimate and exclusive relationship between the bride and the bridegroom. Historically, this can be seen as a reflection of the covenant relationship between God and His people, Israel, where God often refers to Israel as His bride (Isaiah 54:5). In a broader theological context, it symbolizes the relationship between Christ and the Church, where believers are seen as the bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:25-27). The language of belonging suggests a deep, personal connection and commitment, which is central to the covenantal relationships found throughout Scripture.

and he belongs to me;
This continuation of mutual belonging underscores the reciprocal nature of love and commitment. In ancient Near Eastern culture, marriage was often seen as a partnership where both parties had responsibilities and rights. This mutual belonging can also be seen as a type of the relationship between Christ and the Church, where Christ is devoted to His Church, and the Church is devoted to Christ (Revelation 19:7-9). Theologically, it highlights the security and assurance believers have in their relationship with Christ, knowing that He is committed to them as they are to Him.

he pastures his flock among the lilies.
This imagery of pasturing among the lilies suggests a setting of peace, beauty, and abundance. Lilies are often associated with purity and beauty in Scripture (Matthew 6:28-29). The pastoral imagery is reminiscent of the Good Shepherd motif found in John 10:11, where Jesus is described as the Good Shepherd who cares for His sheep. This phrase can be seen as a metaphor for the care and provision that Christ provides for His people, leading them to places of spiritual nourishment and rest. The pastoral setting also evokes the idyllic and harmonious relationship between the beloved and the speaker, reflecting the ideal relationship between Christ and His Church.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Beloved
In the Song of Solomon, the beloved is often interpreted as Solomon or a representation of Christ in allegorical readings. The beloved is the one who is deeply loved and cherished.

2. The Shulammite Woman
She is the speaker in this verse, expressing her deep, mutual love and belonging with her beloved. She represents the bride or the church in allegorical interpretations.

3. Lilies
Symbolic of purity and beauty, lilies are often used in the Song of Solomon to describe the setting of love and intimacy. They represent the environment where love flourishes.
Teaching Points
Mutual Belonging
The verse emphasizes a reciprocal relationship where both parties belong to each other. In a Christian marriage, this reflects the mutual commitment and love that should exist between spouses.

Christ and the Church
This verse can be seen as an allegory for the relationship between Christ and the Church. Just as the Shulammite woman and her beloved belong to each other, so do Christ and His followers.

Purity and Beauty in Relationships
The imagery of lilies suggests that relationships should be characterized by purity and beauty. Christians are called to cultivate such qualities in their relationships.

Identity in Christ
Understanding our identity as belonging to Christ can transform how we live. Recognizing that we are His and He is ours provides security and purpose.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I
אֲנִ֤י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

belong to my beloved
לְדוֹדִי֙ (lə·ḏō·w·ḏî)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1730: To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle

and [he]
וְדוֹדִ֣י (wə·ḏō·w·ḏî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1730: To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle

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

he pastures [his flock]
הָרֹעֶ֖ה (hā·rō·‘eh)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with

among the lilies.
בַּשׁוֹשַׁנִּֽים׃‪‬‪‬ (baš·šō·wō·šan·nîm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 7799: A lily, as a, flower of architectural ornament, a, trumpet


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