King James Version
What Does Song of Solomon 1:16 Mean?
“Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green.”
Context
14
My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi. camphire: or, cypress
15
Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes. my love: or, my companion
16
Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green.
17
The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir. rafters: or, galleries
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(16) **Our bed is green.**—The heroine replies in similar terms of admiration, and recalls “the happy woodland places” in which they were wont to meet.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Song of Solomon 1:16 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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