King James Version
What Does Song of Solomon 6:2 Mean?
“My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.”
Context
1
Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside? that we may seek him with thee.
2
My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
3
I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.
4
Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**22. desire--**that is, to do good, indicates a kind disposition (Pr 11:23); and the poor thus affected are better than liars, who say and do not.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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