Song Of Solomon 3:6 akjv — Who is this that comes out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powd…

American King James Version

"Who is this that comes out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant? "

— Song Of Solomon 3:6, American King James Version

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Song Of Solomon 3 — Context

3

The watchmen that go about the city found me: to whom I said, Saw you him whom my soul loves?

4

It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loves: I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother’s house, and into the chamber of her that conceived me.

5

I charge you, O you daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that you stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please. ¶

6

Who is this that comes out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?

7

Behold his bed, which is Solomon’s; three score valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.

8

They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man has his sword on his thigh because of fear in the night.

9

King Solomon made himself a chariot of the wood of Lebanon.

Song Of Solomon 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 3:6 say?
Song Of Solomon 3:6 in the American King James Version reads: “Who is this that comes out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant? ”
Where is Song Of Solomon 3:6 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 3:6 in?
Song Of Solomon 3:6 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 3:6?
Song Of Solomon 3:6 reads (AKJV): “Who is this that comes out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant? ” 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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