Song Of Solomon 6:2 kjv
My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
Song Of Solomon 6:2 nkjv
My beloved has gone to his garden, To the beds of spices, To feed his flock in the gardens, And to gather lilies.
Song Of Solomon 6:2 niv
My beloved has gone down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to browse in the gardens and to gather lilies.
Song Of Solomon 6:2 esv
My beloved has gone down to his garden to the beds of spices, to graze in the gardens and to gather lilies.
Song Of Solomon 6:2 nlt
My lover has gone down to his garden,
to his spice beds,
to browse in the gardens
and gather the lilies.
Song Of Solomon 6 2 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Song of Songs 6:1 | Where has your beloved gone... | Direct context, woman's search |
| Song of Songs 6:3 | I belong to my beloved and my beloved belongs to me... | Reciprocated belonging |
| Song of Songs 2:16 | My beloved is mine and I am his... | Echoes of mutual possession |
| 1 Corinthians 6:19 | You do not belong to yourself... | Believers belonging to God |
| Ephesians 5:25-27 | Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church... | Christ and the Church imagery |
| Song of Songs 4:1 | Your eyes behind your veil are doves... | Previous praise by the beloved |
| Song of Songs 4:7 | You are altogether beautiful, my darling... | Detailed praise |
| Song of Songs 5:10 | My beloved is radiant and ruddy, outstanding in ten thousand... | His own assessment of himself |
| Song of Songs 7:10 | I belong to my beloved, and he is eager for me. | Similar reciprocal statement |
| 1 Corinthians 1:30 | It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus... | Christ as our wisdom and righteousness |
| John 15:5 | I am the vine; you are the branches... | Intimate connection, fruitfulness |
| Song of Songs 1:16 | How handsome you are, my beloved... | Woman's initial admiration |
| Song of Songs 2:3 | Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved... | His unique, desirable qualities |
| Song of Songs 5:8 | If you find my beloved, tell him that I am overcome with love. | Her profound love for him |
| Philippians 2:3 | Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others... | Humility in relating to one another |
| Song of Songs 1:3 | The fragrance of your perfume is exquisite... | Her sensory experience of him |
| Song of Songs 7:7 | How beautiful you are and how pleasing, my love, with your delights! | Woman's deep admiration |
| Galatians 3:28 | There is neither Jew nor Gentile... | Unity in Christ |
| Song of Songs 4:11 | The sweetness of honey still drips from your lips, my bride; honey and milk are... | Her perception of his words |
| John 1:16 | Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace... | Receiving from Christ's fullness |
Song Of Solomon 6 verses
Song Of Solomon 6 2 Meaning
This verse describes the beloved's positive response to the woman's earlier declaration of his unique beauty and preference for him above all others. He confirms that she has elevated his status by her words, likening her words to a confirmation of his superiority and worth. Her assessment of him is so profound that he compares it to her recognition of him as the flock, the guiding one.
Song Of Solomon 6 2 Context
This verse appears within the context of a dialogue between the Shulamite woman and her beloved. The woman, having previously expressed her intense love and admiration for her beloved (Chapter 5), is now actively seeking him. In Chapter 6, she encounters shepherds and asks if they have seen him. This verse is the beloved's response, assuring her that her words have positively identified him and elevated his status in her eyes, even to the point of knowing him as the one who guides and cares for the flock. It highlights the profound intimacy and mutual affirmation within their relationship, a common theme throughout the Song of Songs, often interpreted allegorically as the relationship between Christ and His Church.
Song Of Solomon 6 2 Word analysis
Shuvat (שׁוּב): "You have turned" or "You have returned." This implies a redirection, a confirmation that her pursuit has led her to recognize him accurately.
shalvah (שַׁלְוָה): "Serenity," "peace," or "well-being." In this context, it can imply returning to a state of peaceful assurance or security through recognition.
'ana (אָנָה): "Where."
dod (דוֹד): "Beloved" or "kinsman-lover." A term of endearment.
ro`eh (רֹעֶה): "Shepherd" or "one who pastures."
sadeh (שָׂדֶה): "Field" or "open country."
ha-shachati (הַשַּׁחֲטִי): "That I may look for."
Word group analysis: "You have turned back for me" implies her returning to find him, and by finding him, confirming his identity and worth. "Like one who turns aside" speaks to the woman's previous perceived loss or separation, now resolved. The subsequent identification with the flock speaks to his role as a leader and caregiver, recognized through her seeking.
Song Of Solomon 6 2 Bonus section
The imagery of the beloved as the one who "pastures his flock" and "rests his flock at midday" draws a parallel to the ideal shepherd. This is strongly evocative of divine provision and care, linking to passages where God Himself is depicted as the shepherd of Israel. It also anticipates Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for His sheep. The specific mention of resting the flock at midday may allude to providing rest and sustenance during times of heat and trial, mirroring Christ's invitation to come to Him for rest. The phrase "turned aside" also carries a sense of vulnerability, perhaps suggesting that her genuine seeking helped him "return" to a state of complete peace and belonging with her.
Song Of Solomon 6 2 Commentary
The beloved acknowledges the woman's declaration. Her profound recognition of him is described as turning him back. This suggests that her accurate identification of him, likely in response to her earlier questions about his whereabouts, validates him. He confirms that her words are like looking at a shepherd, signifying her understanding of his true identity, role, and value. It is a moment of mutual affirmation, where her heartfelt acknowledgment confirms his esteemed position. Her deep knowledge and appreciation for him elevate him. Her certainty in their union is echoed here; she knows him, and he is hers, belonging to the community of faith, yet singularly known by her.