Song Of Solomon 2:16 kjva — My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies."

— Song Of Solomon 2:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Song Of Solomon 2 — Context

13

The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

14

O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.

15

Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.

16

My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.

17

Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether.

Song Of Solomon 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 2:16 say?
Song Of Solomon 2:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 2:16 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 2:16 in?
Song Of Solomon 2:16 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 2:16?
Song Of Solomon 2:16 reads (KJVA): “My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.” 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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