Song Of Solomon 1:12 net — The Beloved about Her Lover: While the king was at his banqueting table, my nard gave forth its fragrance.

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"The Beloved about Her Lover: While the king was at his banqueting table, my nard gave forth its fragrance."

— Song Of Solomon 1:12, NET Bible

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Song Of Solomon 1 — Context

9

The Beautiful Mare and the Fragrant MyrrhThe Lover to His Beloved: O my beloved, you are like a mare among Pharaoh’s stallions.

10

Your cheeks are beautiful with ornaments; your neck is lovely with strings of jewels.

11

We will make for you gold ornaments studded with silver.

12

The Beloved about Her Lover: While the king was at his banqueting table, my nard gave forth its fragrance.

13

My beloved is like a fragrant pouch of myrrh spending the night between my breasts.

14

My beloved is like a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En Gedi.

15

Mutual Praise and AdmirationThe Lover to His Beloved: Oh, how beautiful you are, my beloved! Oh, how beautiful you are! Your eyes are like doves!

Song Of Solomon 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 1:12 say?
Song Of Solomon 1:12 in the NET Bible reads: “The Beloved about Her Lover: While the king was at his banqueting table, my nard gave forth its fragrance.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 1:12 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 1:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 1, verse 12.
Who wrote Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional). It was written c. 965 BC.
What is the book of Song Of Solomon about?
The Song of Solomon is a love poem between a bridegroom and his bride — a celebration of marital love as something pure, joyful, and given by God. Christian tradition has long read it also as an allegory of Christ's love for his church.
What are the major themes of Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon explores themes including Love, Marriage, Beauty, Desire, Covenant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Song Of Solomon 1:12.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 1:12 in?
Song Of Solomon 1:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Song Of Solomon 1:12?
Song Of Solomon 1:12 reads (NET): “The Beloved about Her Lover: While the king was at his banqueting table, my nard gave forth its fragrance.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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