Song Of Solomon 3:8 net — All of them are skilled with a sword, well-trained in the art of warfare. Each has his sword at his side, to guard agai…

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"All of them are skilled with a sword, well-trained in the art of warfare. Each has his sword at his side, to guard against the terrors of the night."

— Song Of Solomon 3:8, NET Bible

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Song Of Solomon 3 — Context

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The Adjuration RefrainThe Beloved to the Maidens: I admonish you, O maidens of Jerusalem, by the gazelles and by the young does of the open fields:“Do not awake or arouse love until it pleases!”

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The Royal Wedding ProcessionThe Speaker: Who is this coming up from the wilderness like a column of smoke, like a fragrant billow of myrrh and frankincense, every kind of fragrant powder of the traveling merchants?

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Look! It is Solomon’s portable couch! It is surrounded by sixty warriors, some of Israel’s mightiest warriors.

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All of them are skilled with a sword, well-trained in the art of warfare. Each has his sword at his side, to guard against the terrors of the night.

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King Solomon made a sedan chair for himself of wood imported from Lebanon.

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Its posts were made of silver; its back was made of gold. Its seat was upholstered with purple wool; its interior was inlaid with leather by the maidens of Jerusalem.

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Come out, O maidens of Zion, and gaze upon King Solomon! He is wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him on his wedding day, on the most joyous day of his life!

Song Of Solomon 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 3:8 say?
Song Of Solomon 3:8 in the NET Bible reads: “All of them are skilled with a sword, well-trained in the art of warfare. Each has his sword at his side, to guard against the terrors of the night.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 3:8 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 3:8 in?
Song Of Solomon 3:8 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 3:8?
Song Of Solomon 3:8 reads (NET): “All of them are skilled with a sword, well-trained in the art of warfare. Each has his sword at his side, to guard against the terrors of the night.” 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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