Song Of Solomon 4:16 nasb — "Awake, O north wind, And come, wind of the south; Make my garden breathe out fragrance, Let its spices be wafted abroa…

NASB

""Awake, O north wind, And come, wind of the south; Make my garden breathe out fragrance, Let its spices be wafted abroad. May my beloved come into his garden And eat its choice fruits!""

— Song Of Solomon 4:16, NASB

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Song Of Solomon 4 — Context

13

"Your shoots are an orchard of pomegranates With choice fruits, henna with nard plants,

14

Nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, With all the trees of frankincense, Myrrh and aloes, along with all the finest spices.

15

"You are a garden spring, A well of fresh water, And streams flowing from Lebanon."

16

"Awake, O north wind, And come, wind of the south; Make my garden breathe out fragrance, Let its spices be wafted abroad. May my beloved come into his garden And eat its choice fruits!"

Song Of Solomon 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 4:16 say?
Song Of Solomon 4:16 in the NASB reads: “"Awake, O north wind, And come, wind of the south; Make my garden breathe out fragrance, Let its spices be wafted abroad. May my beloved come into his garden And eat its choice fruits!"”
Where is Song Of Solomon 4:16 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 4:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 4, verse 16.
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 4:16.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 4:16 in?
Song Of Solomon 4:16 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 4:16?
Song Of Solomon 4:16 reads (NASB): “"Awake, O north wind, And come, wind of the south; Make my garden breathe out fragrance, Let its spices be wafted abroad. May my beloved come into his garden And eat its choice fruits!"” 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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