Song Of Solomon 4:14 bbe — Spikenard and safron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices.

Bible in Basic English

"Spikenard and safron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices."

— Song Of Solomon 4:14, Bible in Basic English

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Song Of Solomon 4 — Context

11

Your lips are dropping honey; honey and milk are under your tongue; and the smell of your clothing is like the smell of Lebanon.

12

A garden walled-in is my sister, my bride; a garden shut up, a spring of water stopped.

13

The produce of the garden is pomegranates; with all the best fruits, henna and spikenard,

14

Spikenard and safron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices.

15

You are a fountain of gardens, a spring of living waters, and flowing waters from Lebanon.

16

Be awake, O north wind; and come, O south, blowing on my garden, so that its spices may come out. Let my loved one come into his garden, and take of his good fruits.

Song Of Solomon 4:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 4:14 say?
Song Of Solomon 4:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Spikenard and safron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 4:14 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 4:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 4, verse 14.
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 4:14.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 4:14 in?
Song Of Solomon 4:14 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 4:14?
Song Of Solomon 4:14 reads (BBE): “Spikenard and safron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices.” 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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