Song Of Solomon 3:8 web — They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.

World English Bible

"They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night."

— Song Of Solomon 3:8, World English Bible

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Song Of Solomon 3 — Context

5

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.

6

Who is this who comes up from the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all spices of the merchant?

7

Behold, it is Solomon's carriage! Sixty mighty men are around it, of the mighty men of Israel.

8

They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.

9

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

10

He made its pillars of silver, its bottom of gold, its seat of purple, its midst being paved with love, from the daughters of Jerusalem.

11

Go forth, you daughters of Zion, and see king Solomon, with the crown with which his mother has crowned him, in the day of his weddings, in the day of the gladness of his heart. Lover

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 World English Bible reads: “They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in 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 (WEB): “They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in 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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