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And over our doors are all delicious fruits, New as well as old, Which I have saved for you, my beloved. <a href="/nasb/songs/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The mandrakes have given forth fragrance; And over our doors are all choice fruits, Both new and old, Which I have saved up for you, my beloved. <a href="/nasb77/songs/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The mandrakes have given forth fragrance; And over our doors are all choice fruits, Both new and old, Which I have saved up for you, my beloved. <a href="/lsb/songs/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The mandrakes have given forth fragrance; And over our doors are all choice fruits, Both new and old, Which I have treasured up for you, my beloved. <a href="/amp/songs/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “The mandrakes give forth fragrance, And over our doors are all [kinds of] choice fruits, Both new and old, Which I have saved up for you, my beloved. <a href="/csb/songs/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The mandrakes give off a fragrance, and at our doors is every delicacy, both new and old. I have treasured them up for you, my love. <a href="/hcsb/songs/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The mandrakes give off a fragrance, and at our doors is every delicacy— new as well as old. I have treasured them up for you, my love. <a href="/asv/songs/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> The mandrakes give forth fragrance; And at our doors are all manner of precious fruits, new and old, Which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved. <a href="/cev/songs/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Perfume from the magic flower fills the air, my darling. Right at our doorstep I have stored up for you all kinds of tasty fruits. <a href="/erv/songs/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> The mandrakes give forth fragrance, and at our doors are all manner of precious fruits, new and old, which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved. <a href="/gwt/songs/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The mandrakes give off a fragrance, and at our door are all kinds of precious fruits. I have saved new and old things for you alone, my beloved. <a href="/gnt/songs/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> You can smell the scent of mandrakes, and all the pleasant fruits are near our door. Darling, I have kept for you the old delights and the new. <a href="/isv/songs/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> The mandrakes give off their fragrance, and over our doors are all the choice fruits, both old and new, that I've stored up for you, my beloved. <a href="/msb/songs/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The mandrakes send forth a fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, new as well as old, that I have treasured up for you, my beloved. <a href="/net/songs/7.htm">NET Bible</a> The mandrakes send out their fragrance; over our door is every delicacy, both new and old, which I have stored up for you, my lover. <a href="/nheb/songs/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The mandrakes give forth fragrance. At our doors are all kinds of precious fruits, new and old, which I have stored up for you, my beloved. <a href="/wbt/songs/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The mandrakes give a smell, and at our gates are all manner of pleasant fruits, new and old, which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved. <a href="/web/songs/7.htm">World English Bible</a> The mandrakes produce fragrance. At our doors are all kinds of precious fruits, new and old, which I have stored up for you, my beloved. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/songs/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The mandrakes have given fragrance, "" And at our openings all pleasant things, "" New, indeed, old, my beloved, I laid up for you! <a href="/ylt/songs/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The mandrakes have given fragrance, And at our openings all pleasant things, New, yea, old, my beloved, I laid up for thee! <a href="/slt/songs/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The mandrakes gave an odor, and upon our entrances all precious things, new also old, my beloved, I laid up for thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/songs/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The mandrakes give a smell. In our gates are all fruits: the new and the old, my beloved, I have kept for thee. <a href="/cpdv/songs/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The mandrakes yield their fragrance. At our gates is every fruit. The new and the old, my beloved, I have kept for you. <a href="/nabre/songs/7.htm">New American Bible</a> The mandrakes give forth fragrance, and over our doors are all choice fruits; Fruits both fresh and dried, my lover, have I kept in store for you. <a href="/nrsvce/songs/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The mandrakes give forth fragrance, and over our doors are all choice fruits, new as well as old, which I have laid up for you, O my beloved.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/songs/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The mandrakes give forth fragrance, and at our gates are all manner of pleasant fruits, new and old, which I have kept for you, O my beloved. <a href="/hpbt/songs/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The mandrakes have given a fragrance, and all our fruits, new ones and old ones, my beloved, I have kept for you upon our gates<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/songs/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The mandrakes give forth fragrance, And at our doors are all manner of precious fruits, New and old, Which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved. <a href="/sep/songs/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The mandrakes have given a smell, and at our doors are all kinds of choice fruits, new and old. O my kinsman, I have kept them for thee. <a href="/parallel/songs/7-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9D_QEk8ZdxU?start=1049" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/songs/7.htm">Admiration by the Bridegroom</a> …12Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom—there I will give you my love. 13<a href="/hebrew/1736.htm" title="1736: had·dū·ḏā·’îm (Art:: N-mp) -- Mandrake. From duwd; a boiler or basket; also the mandrake.">The mandrakes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯə·nū- (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">send forth</a> <a href="/hebrew/7381.htm" title="7381: rê·aḥ (N-ms) -- To smell, perceive odor. From ruwach; odor.">a fragrance,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and at</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pə·ṯā·ḥê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">our door</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">is every</a> <a href="/hebrew/4022.htm" title="4022: mə·ḡā·ḏîm (N-mp) -- From an unused root probably meaning to be eminent; properly, a distinguished thing; hence something valuable, as a product or fruit.">delicacy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2319.htm" title="2319: ḥă·ḏā·šîm (Adj-mp) -- New. From chadash; new.">new</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3465.htm" title="3465: yə·šā·nîm (Adj-mp) -- From yashen; old.">well as old,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6845.htm" title="6845: ṣā·p̄an·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to hide; by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically to protect, to lurk.">that I have treasured up</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1730.htm" title="1730: dō·w·ḏî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Or dod; from an unused root meaning properly, to boil, i.e. to love; by implication, a love- token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle.">my beloved.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Genesis 27:27</a> So he came near and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothing, he blessed him and said: “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed. <a href="/hosea/14-7.htm">Hosea 14:7</a> They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon. <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a> I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. <a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm">Isaiah 5:1-2</a> I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! <a href="/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12-14</a> The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, <a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a> By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ... <a href="/jeremiah/24-5.htm">Jeremiah 24:5-7</a> “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I have sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans. / I will keep My eyes on them for good and will return them to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them. / I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart. <a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a> You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. <a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Philippians 1:11</a> filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. <a href="/ezekiel/47-12.htm">Ezekiel 47:12</a> Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of all kinds will grow. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. Each month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will be used for food and their leaves for healing.” <a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17-18</a> But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. <a href="/isaiah/27-6.htm">Isaiah 27:6</a> In the days to come, Jacob will take root. Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit. <a href="/romans/7-4.htm">Romans 7:4</a> Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God. <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Colossians 1:10</a> so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The mandrakes give a smell, and at our gates are all manner of pleasant fruits, new and old, which I have laid up for you, O my beloved.mandrakes<a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Genesis 30:14</a> And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son's mandrakes.at our<a href="/songs/4-16.htm">Song of Solomon 4:16</a> Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.<a href="/songs/5-1.htm">Song of Solomon 5:1</a> I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.<a href="/john/15-8.htm">John 15:8</a> Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.new<a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Matthew 13:52</a> Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.I have<a href="/isaiah/23-18.htm">Isaiah 23:18</a> And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing.<a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6,7</a> The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD… <a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a> And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/songs/7-11.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/songs/6-9.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/songs/5-6.htm">Door</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-4.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/songs/7-12.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/songs/7-8.htm">Fragrance</a> <a href="/songs/6-11.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-31.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/songs/7-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/songs/1-6.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/songs/4-10.htm">Kinds</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-1.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/genesis/30-16.htm">Mandrakes</a> <a href="/songs/4-10.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/songs/6-11.htm">New</a> <a href="/songs/7-6.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/songs/4-16.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/songs/7-8.htm">Smell</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-29.htm">Sorts</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/songs/7-6.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-20.htm">Yield</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/8-5.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-22.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/songs/8-9.htm">Door</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-2.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/songs/8-5.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-11.htm">Fragrance</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-9.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-26.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/songs/8-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-9.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-3.htm">Kinds</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-16.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Mandrakes</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-17.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-13.htm">New</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-16.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-12.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-24.htm">Smell</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-25.htm">Sorts</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-7.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-24.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-2.htm">Yield</a><div class="vheading2">Song of Solomon 7</div>1. <a href="/songs/7-1.htm">a further description of the church's graces.</a> 10. <a href="/songs/7-10.htm">The church professes her faith and desire</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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They are mentioned in <a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Genesis 30:14-16</a>, where Rachel and Leah discuss them in the context of childbearing. The mention of mandrakes here may symbolize love, desire, and the hope for fruitfulness in the relationship. The fragrance suggests an alluring and inviting atmosphere, enhancing the romantic and intimate setting of the Song of Solomon.and at our door is every delicacy The imagery of delicacies at the door suggests abundance and readiness to share in the pleasures of love. In ancient Near Eastern culture, hospitality and the sharing of food were significant expressions of love and commitment. This phrase may also symbolize the richness and variety of love, indicating that the relationship is full of delightful experiences and blessings.new as well as old The mention of both new and old delicacies highlights the continuity and growth in the relationship. It suggests that the love shared is both rooted in past experiences and continually renewed with fresh expressions. This can be seen as a metaphor for the enduring and evolving nature of true love, which cherishes past memories while embracing new opportunities for connection.that I have treasured up for you The act of treasuring up indicates intentionality and care in preserving and preparing these delights. It reflects a deep commitment to the beloved, showing that the speaker has thoughtfully gathered and saved these pleasures for their partner. This can be seen as a parallel to the way God treasures His people, preparing blessings and experiences for them.my beloved The term "beloved" is a recurring theme throughout the Song of Solomon, emphasizing the deep affection and personal connection between the lovers. It reflects a covenantal relationship, echoing the language used in other parts of Scripture to describe God's love for His people, such as in <a href="/isaiah/5.htm">Isaiah 5:1</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Jeremiah 31:3</a>. The use of "beloved" underscores the personal and intimate nature of the relationship, which is central to the message of the Song of Solomon.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_beloved.htm">The Beloved</a> The speaker in this verse is addressing their beloved, a central figure in the Song of Solomon, representing a deep, intimate relationship. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mandrakes.htm">Mandrakes</a> A plant known for its fragrance and supposed aphrodisiac properties, symbolizing love and desire. 3. <a href="/topical/d/doors.htm">Doors</a> Symbolic of entry points to the home, representing intimacy and the sharing of life together. 4. <a href="/topical/d/delicacies.htm">Delicacies</a> Represents the abundance and variety of love and experiences shared between the lovers. 5. <a href="/topical/s/stored_up.htm">Stored Up</a> Indicates preparation and intentionality in the relationship, suggesting a history and future of shared experiences.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_fragrance_of_love.htm">The Fragrance of Love</a> Just as mandrakes send forth their fragrance, our love should be evident and attractive to those around us. Cultivate a love that is fragrant with kindness, patience, and selflessness. <a href="/topical/i/intentional_preparation.htm">Intentional Preparation</a> The delicacies stored up represent intentionality in relationships. Invest time and effort into building a strong foundation with your loved ones, storing up experiences and memories that enrich your bond. <a href="/topical/n/new_and_old_treasures.htm">New and Old Treasures</a> Embrace both new experiences and cherished traditions in your relationships. Balance innovation with appreciation for the past to create a rich and fulfilling partnership. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_entryways.htm">Guarding the Entryways</a> Be mindful of what you allow into your relationship. Protect the sanctity and purity of your bond by setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing your partner. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_divine_love.htm">Reflecting Divine Love</a> Let your relationship be a reflection of Christ's love for the church. Strive for a love that is sacrificial, enduring, and life-giving.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_song_of_solomon_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Song of Solomon 7</a> <a href="/q/how_does_song_4_7's_perfection_fit_reality.htm">How can the description of the bride's flawless perfection in Song of Solomon 4:7 align with human reality, given our understanding of human imperfection?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_song_4_1-3's_exaggerations.htm">How do we reconcile the poetic exaggerations in Song of Solomon 4:1-3 with any literal or historical interpretations of the text?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_genesis_30_14's_mandrakes.htm">What are the mandrakes mentioned in Genesis 30:14?</a> <a href="/q/is_hair_as_royal_purple_in_israel_supported.htm">Song of Solomon 7:5 - Is likening hair to royal purple historically or archaeologically supported in ancient Israel, and does it conflict with other scriptural cultural references?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/songs/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Mandrakes.--Heb. d-daim = love-apples. Suggested probably by the word loves immediately preceding, as well as the qualities ascribed to the plant, for which see Note, <a href="/genesis/30-14.htm" title="And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them to his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray you, of your son's mandrakes.">Genesis 30:14</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/songs/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - The mandrakes give forth fragrance, and at our doors are all manner of precious fruits, new and old, which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved. The dudhai after the form Lulai, and connected probably with דּוד, are the "love flowers," the Mandragora officinalis (Linn.), whitish-green in colour, with yellow apples about the size of nutmegs; they belong to the order of Solanaceae, and both fruits and roots were employed as aphrodisiac, to promote love. We are, of course, reminded of <a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Genesis 30:14</a>, where the LXX. has, μὴλα, μανδραγορῶν, when the son of Leah found mandrakes in vintage time. They produce their effect by their powerful and pleasant fragrance. They are said to be only rarely found in the neighbourhood of Jerusalem, but they were abundant in. Galilee, where Shulamith was brought up. The Arabs called them abd-el-sal'm, "servant of love" - postillon d'amour. We are not wrong in using that which is perfectly natural and simple for the cherishing and increasing of devout feeling. The three elements which coexist in true spiritual life are thought, feeling, and action. They support one another. A religion which is all impulse and emotion soon wears itself out, and is apt to end in spiritual vacuity and paralysis; but when thought and activity hold up and strengthen and guide feeling, then it is scarcely possible to endanger the soul. The heart should go out to Christ in a simple but fervent worship, especially in praise. There are no Christians who are more ready to devote themselves to good works than those who delight much in hearty and happy spiritual songs. <a href="/commentaries/songs/7-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The mandrakes הַֽדּוּדָאִ֣ים (had·dū·ḏā·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1736.htm">Strong's 1736: </a> A boiler, basket, the mandrake send forth נָֽתְנוּ־ (nā·ṯə·nū-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set a fragrance, רֵ֗יחַ (rê·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7381.htm">Strong's 7381: </a> To smell, perceive odor and at וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against our door פְּתָחֵ֙ינוּ֙ (pə·ṯā·ḥê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> An opening, door, entrance way is every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every delicacy, מְגָדִ֔ים (mə·ḡā·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4022.htm">Strong's 4022: </a> A distinguished thing, something valuable, as a, product, fruit new חֲדָשִׁ֖ים (ḥă·ḏā·šîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2319.htm">Strong's 2319: </a> New as גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and well as old, יְשָׁנִ֑ים (yə·šā·nîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3465.htm">Strong's 3465: </a> Old that I have treasured up צָפַ֥נְתִּי (ṣā·p̄an·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6845.htm">Strong's 6845: </a> To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk for you, לָֽךְ׃ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> my beloved. דּוֹדִ֖י (dō·w·ḏî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1730.htm">Strong's 1730: </a> To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Solomon 7:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/songs/7-13.htm">OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 7:13 The mandrakes give forth fragrance (Song Songs SS So Can)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/songs/7-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Song of Solomon 7:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 7:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/songs/8-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Song of Solomon 8:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 8:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>