Song Of Solomon 8:9 web — If she is a wall, we will build on her a turret of silver. if she is a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar.…

World English Bible

"If she is a wall, we will build on her a turret of silver. if she is a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar. Beloved"

— Song Of Solomon 8:9, World English Bible

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Song Of Solomon 8 — Context

6

Set me as a seal on your heart, as a seal on your arm; for love is strong as death. Jealousy is as cruel as Sheol. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a very flame of Yahweh.

7

Many waters can't quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man would give all the wealth of his house for love, he would be utterly scorned. Friends

8

We have a little sister. She has no breasts. What shall we do for our sister in the day when she is to be spoken for?

9

If she is a wall, we will build on her a turret of silver. if she is a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar. Beloved

10

I am a wall, and my breasts like towers, then I was in his eyes like one who found peace.

11

Solomon had a vineyard at Baal Hamon. He leased out the vineyard to keepers. Each was to bring a thousand shekels of silver for its fruit.

12

My own vineyard is before me. The thousand are for you, Solomon; two hundred for those who tend its fruit. Lover

Song Of Solomon 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 8:9 say?
Song Of Solomon 8:9 in the World English Bible reads: “If she is a wall, we will build on her a turret of silver. if she is a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar. Beloved”
Where is Song Of Solomon 8:9 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 8:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 8, verse 9.
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 8:9.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 8:9 in?
Song Of Solomon 8:9 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 8:9?
Song Of Solomon 8:9 reads (WEB): “If she is a wall, we will build on her a turret of silver. if she is a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar. Beloved” 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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