Song Of Solomon 5:1 kjv
I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.
Song Of Solomon 5:1 nkjv
I have come to my garden, my sister, my spouse; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends! Drink, yes, drink deeply, O beloved ones!
Song Of Solomon 5:1 niv
I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, friends, and drink; drink your fill of love.
Song Of Solomon 5:1 esv
I came to my garden, my sister, my bride, I gathered my myrrh with my spice, I ate my honeycomb with my honey, I drank my wine with my milk. Others Eat, friends, drink, and be drunk with love!
Song Of Solomon 5:1 nlt
I have entered my garden, my treasure, my bride!
I gather myrrh with my spices
and eat honeycomb with my honey.
I drink wine with my milk. Young Women of Jerusalem
Oh, lover and beloved, eat and drink!
Yes, drink deeply of your love!
Song Of Solomon 5 1 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Song 3:1-4 | While on my bed I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but found him not. I will rise now, and go about the city in the streets, and in the broad ways will I seek him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but found him not. The watchmen that go about the city found me: to whom I said, Saw ye him whom my soul loveth? | Song of Songs - earlier search, echoes the action of seeking. |
| John 1:41 | Andrew first findeth his brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. | John - finding and sharing the discovery of Christ. |
| John 1:45 | Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth the son of Joseph. | John - finding and proclaiming the Messiah. |
| John 4:28-29 | The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men thereof, Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? | John - similar moment of finding and inviting others. |
| Song 5:7 | The watchmen that went about the city found me, to whom I said, Saw ye him whom my soul loveth? | Song of Songs - continuation of the narrative; contrast in the watchmen's interaction. |
| Song 5:10-16 | My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. | Song of Songs - description of the Beloved after he is found. |
| Psalm 89:33 | Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail. | Psalms - God's faithfulness despite human failings, parallels unwavering love. |
| Isaiah 54:10 | For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. | Isaiah - God's steadfast love and covenant. |
| Jeremiah 31:3 | Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. | Jeremiah - everlasting love and drawing to oneself. |
| Romans 8:35-39 | Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? | Romans - the unbreakable nature of God's love. |
| Ephesians 5:25-32 | Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; | Ephesians - Christ's love for the church compared to marital love. |
| Song 8:6 | Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which is a most vehement flame. | Song of Songs - intense and enduring nature of love. |
| Matthew 13:44 | Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he doth sell all that he hath, and buyeth that field. | Matthew - value of finding something precious. |
| Luke 15:10 | Likewise, I say unto you, is there joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. | Luke - the joy of finding the lost. |
| John 14:16-18 | And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; | John - Christ's promise to remain with believers. |
| Hebrews 13:5 | Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. | Hebrews - God's promise of never leaving. |
| 1 Corinthians 13:7 | Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. | 1 Corinthians - characteristics of love, mirroring the Beloved's devotion. |
| Song 3:5 | I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please. | Song of Songs - echo of the charge not to disturb the Beloved, now relevant to her joy. |
Song Of Solomon 5 verses
Song Of Solomon 5 1 Meaning
This verse introduces a dialogue between the Beloved (Shulammite woman) and her companions. It marks a transition from the Beloved's earlier searching for her lover to a moment of realization and invitation. She proclaims that she has found him.
Song Of Solomon 5 1 Context
This verse appears in Chapter 5 of the Song of Solomon. Chapter 4 ended with intimate verses describing the Beloved's beauty and the lover's desire. Chapter 5 begins with the Lover's invitation to the Beloved, to "eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved." This invitation is followed by the Beloved's announcement that she has found him. This happens after she had previously been searching for him. The setting implies a tender and intimate reunion after a period of absence or separation. The phrase "I have found him whom my soul loveth" signifies a deeply personal and profound experience of rediscovery and connection. The preceding events may have involved a momentary separation, leading to the Beloved's earlier distress and search described in chapter 3.
Song Of Solomon 5 1 Word Analysis
- "I": The speaker is the Shulammite woman, the Beloved.
- "have found": The Hebrew verb "masáti" (מצאתי) signifies discovery, attainment, or to come upon. It conveys a sense of success after a period of searching.
- "him": Refers to the Beloved, her lover, the male counterpart in the Song.
- "whom": A relative pronoun introducing the object of her affection and search.
- "my soul": "naphshi" (נַפְשִׁי) refers to the very essence of her being, her deepest self, her appetite and desire. This indicates the profound nature of her longing and connection.
- "loveth": "ahavti" (אָהַבְתִּי) from the root "ahav" (אהב), meaning to love, cherish, desire. It speaks of a deep, affectionate, and enduring love.
Word Group Analysis:
- "I have found him whom my soul loveth": This phrase encapsulates a profound realization of finding that which is most desired by one's entire being. It echoes themes of successful quest and deep reciprocal affection. The juxtaposition of the internal "soul's" love with the external discovery of the "him" highlights the spiritual and emotional fulfillment in finding the one who perfectly matches one's deepest desires.
Song Of Solomon 5 1 Bonus Section
The intense searching by the Shulammite in chapter 3, even to the point of questioning the watchmen, emphasizes the profound value she places on her Beloved. Her finding him in this verse signifies not just a physical reunion, but the deep spiritual fulfillment that comes from this connection. It's a moment where her pursuit culminates in absolute certainty and joyous possession. This can parallel the believer's journey in seeking God, finding Him through faith, and experiencing the blessed assurance of His presence and love. The intimacy described throughout the Song often serves as a rich tapestry illustrating the intimate covenant relationship between God and His people, and between Christ and the Church.
Song Of Solomon 5 1 Commentary
This verse expresses the joy and certainty of finding the one true object of one's love and deepest desire. It signifies a fulfilled longing and a profound sense of connection after a period of seeking. For believers, this can be a powerful metaphor for finding Christ and experiencing the intimacy of a relationship with Him. The Beloved's joyful proclamation reflects the immense satisfaction and peace that comes from knowing and being known by the one who is the "chiefest among ten thousand" (Song 5:10). The search highlights the value and desirability of the Beloved.