Song Of Solomon 6:13 web — Return, return, Shulammite! Return, return, that we may gaze at you. Lover Why do you desire to gaze at the Shulammite,…

World English Bible

"Return, return, Shulammite! Return, return, that we may gaze at you. Lover Why do you desire to gaze at the Shulammite, as at the dance of Mahanaim?"

— Song Of Solomon 6:13, World English Bible

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Song Of Solomon 6 — Context

10

Who is she who looks forth as the morning, beautiful as the moon, clear as the sun, and awesome as an army with banners?

11

I went down into the nut tree grove, to see the green plants of the valley, to see whether the vine budded, and the pomegranates were in flower.

12

Without realizing it, my desire set me with my royal people's chariots. Friends

13

Return, return, Shulammite! Return, return, that we may gaze at you. Lover Why do you desire to gaze at the Shulammite, as at the dance of Mahanaim?

Song Of Solomon 6:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 6:13 say?
Song Of Solomon 6:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Return, return, Shulammite! Return, return, that we may gaze at you. Lover Why do you desire to gaze at the Shulammite, as at the dance of Mahanaim?”
Where is Song Of Solomon 6:13 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 6:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 6, verse 13.
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 6:13.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 6:13 in?
Song Of Solomon 6:13 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 6:13?
Song Of Solomon 6:13 reads (WEB): “Return, return, Shulammite! Return, return, that we may gaze at you. Lover Why do you desire to gaze at the Shulammite, as at the dance of Mahanaim?” 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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