King James Version
What Does Song of Solomon 5:13 Mean?
“His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. sweet flowers: or, towers of perfumes”
Context
11
His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven. bushy: or, curled
12
His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set . fitly: Heb. sitting in fulness, that is, fitly placed, and set as a precious stone in the foil of a ring
13
His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. sweet flowers: or, towers of perfumes
14
His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.
15
His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(13) **His cheeks are as a bed of spices**—Probably with allusion to the beard perfumed (Marg., *towers of perfumes*)*, *as in Psalm 133:2.
**Lilies.**—Comp. “He pressed the *blossom *of his lips to mine “(Tennyson, (*Enone*)*.*
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Song of Solomon. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Song of Solomon 5:13 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
Verses related to Song of Solomon 5:13
Song of Solomon 1:10
→Song of Solomon 2:1
→Song of Solomon 6:2
→Isaiah 50:6
→Song of Solomon 5:5
→Revelation 21:23
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge