Song Of Solomon 2:5 web — Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples; For I am faint with love.

World English Bible

"Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples; For I am faint with love."

— Song Of Solomon 2:5, World English Bible

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Song Of Solomon 2 — Context

2

As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. Beloved

3

As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, his fruit was sweet to my taste.

4

He brought me to the banquet hall. His banner over me is love.

5

Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples; For I am faint with love.

6

His left hand is under my head. His right hand embraces me.

7

I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, or by the hinds of the field, that you not stir up, nor awaken love, until it so desires.

8

The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes, leaping on the mountains, skipping on the hills.

Song Of Solomon 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 2:5 say?
Song Of Solomon 2:5 in the World English Bible reads: “Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples; For I am faint with love.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 2:5 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 2:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 2:5 in?
Song Of Solomon 2:5 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 2:5?
Song Of Solomon 2:5 reads (WEB): “Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples; For I am faint with love.” 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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