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Song of Solomon 2:1

I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.

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I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.

I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.

I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.

2:2 As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

What does Song of Solomon 2:1 mean?

Song of Solomon 2:1 is a verse in the book of Song of Solomon, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include חֲבַצֶּלֶת (chăbatstseleth), שָׁרוֹן (Shârôwn), שׁוּשַׁן (shûwshan). It connects to 7 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

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I
am
the
roseחֲבַצֶּלֶתchăbatstseleth/khab-ats-tseh'-leth/H2261probably meadow-saffron
of
Sharon,שָׁרוֹןShârôwn/shaw-rone'/H8289plain, Sharon, the name of a place in Palestine
and
the
lilyשׁוּשַׁןshûwshan/shoo-shan'/H7799a lily (from its whiteness), as aflower of architectural ornament; also a (straight) trumpet (from the tubular shape)
of
the
valleys.עֵמֶקʻêmeq/ay'-mek/H6010a vale (i.e. broad depression)

Commentary on Song of Solomon 2:1

HENRY_FULL · Song of Solomon 2:1
>The rod and reproof give wisdom. 72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. This is a reason why David reckoned that when by his afflictions he learned God's statutes, and the profit did so much counterbalance the loss, he was really a gainer by them; for God's law, which he got acquaintance with by his affliction, was better to him than all the gold and silver which he lost by his affliction. 1. David had but a little of the word of God in comparison with what we have, yet see how highly he valued it; how inexcusable then are we, who have both the Old and New Testament complete, and yet account them as a strange thing! Observe, Therefore he valued the law, because it is the law of God's mouth, the revelation of his will, and ratified by his authority. 2. He had a great deal of gold and silver in comparison with what we have, yet see how li

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

1 Chronicles 22:12

Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.

2 Chronicles 2:12

Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding

Job 10:8

Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost destroy me. have: Heb. took pains about me

Job 32:8

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

2 Timothy 2:7

Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

James 3:18

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

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What does Song of Solomon 2:1 say?

Song of Solomon 2:1 (King James Version) reads: "I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys."

Is Song of Solomon 2:1 in the Old or New Testament?

Song of Solomon 2:1 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Song of Solomon.

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