Song Of Solomon 4:12 net — The Wedding Night: The Delightful GardenThe Lover to His Beloved: You are a locked garden, my sister, my bride; you are…

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"The Wedding Night: The Delightful GardenThe Lover to His Beloved: You are a locked garden, my sister, my bride; you are an enclosed spring, a sealed-up fountain."

— Song Of Solomon 4:12, NET Bible

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Song Of Solomon 4 — Context

9

You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride! You have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace.

10

How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better is your love than wine; the fragrance of your perfume is better than any spice!

11

Your lips drip sweetness like the honeycomb, my bride, honey and milk are under your tongue. The fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.

12

The Wedding Night: The Delightful GardenThe Lover to His Beloved: You are a locked garden, my sister, my bride; you are an enclosed spring, a sealed-up fountain.

13

Your shoots are a royal garden full of pomegranates with choice fruits: henna with nard,

14

nard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon with every kind of spice, myrrh and aloes with all the finest spices.

15

You are a garden spring, a well of fresh water flowing down from Lebanon.

Song Of Solomon 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 4:12 say?
Song Of Solomon 4:12 in the NET Bible reads: “The Wedding Night: The Delightful GardenThe Lover to His Beloved: You are a locked garden, my sister, my bride; you are an enclosed spring, a sealed-up fountain.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 4:12 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 4:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 4, verse 12.
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 4:12.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 4:12 in?
Song Of Solomon 4:12 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 4:12?
Song Of Solomon 4:12 reads (NET): “The Wedding Night: The Delightful GardenThe Lover to His Beloved: You are a locked garden, my sister, my bride; you are an enclosed spring, a sealed-up fountain.” 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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