Song Of Solomon 3:3 bbe — The watchmen who go about the town came by me; to them I said, Have you seen him who is my heart's desire?

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"The watchmen who go about the town came by me; to them I said, Have you seen him who is my heart's desire?"

— Song Of Solomon 3:3, Bible in Basic English

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Song Of Solomon 3 — Context

1

By night on my bed I was looking for him who is the love of my soul: I was looking for him, but I did not see him.

2

I will get up now and go about the town, in the streets and in the wide ways I will go after him who is the love of my soul: I went after him, but I did not see him.

3

The watchmen who go about the town came by me; to them I said, Have you seen him who is my heart's desire?

4

I was but a little way from them, when I came face to face with him who is the love of my soul. I took him by the hands, and did not let him go, till I had taken him into my mother's house, and into the room of her who gave me birth.

5

I say to you, O daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes of the field, let not love be moved till it is ready.

6

Who is this coming out of the waste places like pillars of smoke, perfumed with sweet spices, with all the spices of the trader?

Song Of Solomon 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 3:3 say?
Song Of Solomon 3:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The watchmen who go about the town came by me; to them I said, Have you seen him who is my heart's desire?”
Where is Song Of Solomon 3:3 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 3:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 3, verse 3.
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 3:3.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 3:3 in?
Song Of Solomon 3:3 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 3:3?
Song Of Solomon 3:3 reads (BBE): “The watchmen who go about the town came by me; to them I said, Have you seen him who is my heart's desire?” 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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