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His lips are like lilies dripping with myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/songs/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />His cheeks are like gardens of spices giving off fragrance. His lips are like lilies, perfumed with myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/songs/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />His cheeks are like beds of spices, mounds of sweet-smelling herbs. His lips are lilies, dripping liquid myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/songs/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks are like beds of spice, towers of perfume. His lips are like lilies, dripping with flowing myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/songs/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks <i>are</i> as a bed of spices, <i>as</i> sweet flowers: his lips <i>like</i> lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/songs/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />His cheeks <i>are</i> like a bed of spices, Banks of scented herbs. His lips <i>are</i> lilies, Dripping liquid myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/songs/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“His cheeks are like a bed of balsam, Banks of herbal spices; His lips are lilies Dripping with drops of myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/songs/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220His cheeks are like a bed of balsam, Banks of sweet-scented herbs; His lips are lilies Dripping with liquid myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/songs/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“His cheeks are like a bed of balsam, Banks of sweet-scented herbs; His lips are lilies, Dripping with liquid myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/songs/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />His cheeks are like a bed of spices, Towers of sweet-scented herbs; His lips are lilies Dripping with liquid myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/songs/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“His cheeks are like a bed of balsam, Banks of sweet, fragrant herbs. His lips are lilies Dripping <i>sweet-scented</i> myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/songs/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks are like beds of spice, mounds of perfume. His lips are lilies, dripping with flowing myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/songs/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks are like beds of spice, towers of perfume. His lips are lilies, dripping with flowing myrrh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/songs/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />His cheeks are as a bed of spices, As banks of sweet herbs: His lips are as lilies, dropping liquid myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/songs/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />His face is a garden of sweet-smelling spices; his lips are lilies dripping with perfume. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/songs/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as banks of sweet herbs: his lips are as lilies, dropping liquid myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/songs/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />His cheeks are like a garden of spices, a garden that produces scented herbs. His lips are lilies that drip with myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/songs/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His cheeks are as lovely as a garden that is full of herbs and spices. His lips are like lilies, wet with liquid myrrh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/songs/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />His cheeks are like beds of spices, like towers of perfume. His lips are lilies, dripping with liquid myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/songs/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks are like beds of spice, towers of perfume. His lips are like lilies, dripping with flowing myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/songs/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks are like garden beds full of balsam trees yielding perfume. His lips are like lilies dripping with drops of myrrh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/songs/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks are like a bed of spices with towers of perfumes. His lips are like lilies, dropping liquid myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/songs/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet-smelling myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/songs/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks are like a bed of spices with towers of perfumes. His lips are like lilies, dropping liquid myrrh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/songs/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />His cheeks [are] as a bed of the spice, towers of perfumes, "" His lips—lilies, dripping [and] flowing [with] myrrh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/songs/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> His cheeks as a bed of the spice, towers of perfumes, His lips are lilies, dropping flowing myrrh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/songs/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />His cheeks as beds of spices, towers of aromatic herbs: his lips lilies, dropping overflowing myrrh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/songs/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks are as beds of aromatical spices set by the perfumers. His lips are as lilies dropping choice myrrb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/songs/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><font color=#0000CC>His cheeks are like a courtyard of aromatic plants, sown by perfumers. His lips are like lilies, dripping with the best myrrh.</font><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/songs/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks are like beds of spices yielding aromatic scents; his lips are lilies that drip flowing myrrh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/songs/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />His cheeks are like beds of spices, yielding fragrance. His lips are lilies, distilling liquid myrrh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/songs/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />His cheeks are like beds of spices, like sweet flowers; his lips like lilies, dropping myrrh and spikenard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/songs/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His cheeks are as beds of sweet spices; his lips like the lilies that drip myrrh and spikenard<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/songs/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />His cheeks are as a bed of spices, As banks of sweet herbs; His lips are as lilies, Dropping with flowing myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/songs/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />His cheeks are as bowls of spices pouring forth perfumes: his lips are lilies, dropping choice myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/songs/5-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9D_QEk8ZdxU?start=761" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/songs/5.htm">The Bride and Her Beloved</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>His eyes are like doves beside the streams of water, bathed in milk and mounted like jewels. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3895.htm" title="3895: lə·ḥā·yāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Jaw, cheek. From an unused root meaning to be soft; the cheek; hence, the jaw-bone.">His cheeks</a> <a href="/hebrew/6170.htm" title="6170: ka·‘ă·rū·ḡaṯ (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- Or iarugah; feminine passive participle of arag; something piled up (figuratively) raised by mental aspiration), i.e. A paterre.">are like beds</a> <a href="/hebrew/1314.htm" title="1314: hab·bō·śem (Art:: N-ms) -- Spice, balsam, the balsam tree. Or bosem; from the same as basam; fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant.">of spice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4026.htm" title="4026: miḡ·də·lō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A tower. Also feminine migdalah; from gadal; a tower; by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a bed of flowers.">towers</a> <a href="/hebrew/4840.htm" title="4840: mer·qā·ḥîm (N-mp) -- Spice, perfume. From raqach; a spicy herb.">of perfume.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: śip̄·ṯō·w·ṯāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">His lips</a> <a href="/hebrew/7799.htm" title="7799: šō·wō·šan·nîm (N-cp) -- Or showshan; or shoshan; and showshannah; from suws; a lily, as a flower of arch. Ornament; also a trumpet: lily, Shoshannim.">are like lilies,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5197.htm" title="5197: nō·ṭə·p̄ō·wṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; to ooze, i.e. Distil gradually; by implication, to fall in drops; figuratively, to speak by inspiration.">dripping</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ō·ḇêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">with flowing</a> <a href="/hebrew/4753.htm" title="4753: mō·wr (N-ms) -- Myrrh. Or mowr; from marar; myrrh.">myrrh.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>His arms are rods of gold set with beryl. His body is an ivory panel bedecked with sapphires.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Psalm 45:2</a></span><br />You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Proverbs 16:24</a></span><br />Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-2.htm">Isaiah 53:2</a></span><br />He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a></span><br />and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a></span><br />One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a></span><br />There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14-15</a></span><br />The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-15.htm">2 Corinthians 2:15</a></span><br />For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/14-6.htm">Hosea 14:6</a></span><br />His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-46.htm">John 7:46</a></span><br />“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></span><br />How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49</a></span><br />Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Luke 4:22</a></span><br />All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.</p><p class="hdg">cheeks</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/1-10.htm">Song of Solomon 1:10</a></b></br> Thy cheeks are comely with rows <i>of jewels</i>, thy neck with chains <i>of gold</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a></b></br> I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.</p><p class="hdg">as a</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Psalm 4:6,7</a></b></br> <i>There be</i> many that say, Who will shew us <i>any</i> good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a></b></br> One <i>thing</i> have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.</p><p class="hdg">sweet flowers</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/3-6.htm">Song of Solomon 3:6</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?</p><p class="hdg">his lips</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/4-11.htm">Song of Solomon 4:11</a></b></br> Thy lips, O <i>my</i> spouse, drop <i>as</i> the honeycomb: honey and milk <i>are</i> under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments <i>is</i> like the smell of Lebanon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Psalm 45:2</a></b></br> Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></b></br> The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to <i>him that is</i> weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.</p><p class="hdg">dropping</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/5-5.htm">Song of Solomon 5:5</a></b></br> I rose up to open to my beloved; and my hands dropped <i>with</i> myrrh, and my fingers <i>with</i> sweet smelling myrrh, upon the handles of the lock.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/songs/5-1.htm">Balsam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-15.htm">Banks</a> <a href="/songs/3-9.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/psalms/149-5.htm">Beds</a> <a href="/songs/4-3.htm">Cheeks</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-15.htm">Dripping</a> <a href="/songs/4-11.htm">Dropping</a> <a href="/songs/3-4.htm">Face</a> <a href="/songs/2-16.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/songs/5-11.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/songs/4-16.htm">Fragrance</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-25.htm">Herbs</a> <a href="/songs/4-11.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/songs/5-5.htm">Myrrh</a> <a href="/songs/4-10.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/songs/4-10.htm">Perfumes</a> <a href="/songs/4-13.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-13.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/songs/5-5.htm">Smelling</a> <a href="/songs/5-1.htm">Spice</a> <a href="/songs/4-16.htm">Spices</a> <a href="/songs/5-5.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Sweet-Scented</a> <a href="/songs/5-5.htm">Sweet-Smelling</a> <a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-4.htm">Yielding</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/6-2.htm">Balsam</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-7.htm">Banks</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-11.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/songs/6-2.htm">Beds</a> <a href="/songs/6-7.htm">Cheeks</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-13.htm">Dripping</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-9.htm">Dropping</a> <a href="/songs/7-4.htm">Face</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-6.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/songs/7-5.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/songs/7-8.htm">Fragrance</a> <a href="/isaiah/18-4.htm">Herbs</a> <a href="/songs/7-9.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Myrrh</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-20.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-23.htm">Perfumes</a> <a href="/songs/6-11.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/songs/8-5.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/john/11-39.htm">Smelling</a> <a href="/songs/6-2.htm">Spice</a> <a href="/songs/6-2.htm">Spices</a> <a href="/songs/5-16.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Sweet-Scented</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-24.htm">Sweet-Smelling</a> <a href="/songs/8-9.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-4.htm">Yielding</a><div class="vheading2">Song of Solomon 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/5-1.htm">Christ awakes the church with his calling</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/5-2.htm">The church having a taste of Christ's love is sick of love</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/5-9.htm">A description of Christ by his graces</a></span><br></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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In ancient Near Eastern culture, gardens were places of delight and rest, often associated with love and intimacy. The comparison to "beds of spice" suggests a richness and allure, as spices were valuable and used for anointing and fragrance. This imagery can be seen as a metaphor for the attractiveness and desirability of the beloved. In a broader biblical context, gardens and spices are often associated with the presence of God and the blessings of creation, as seen in Genesis and the descriptions of the Garden of Eden.<p><b>towers of perfume</b><br>The reference to "towers of perfume" suggests strength and prominence combined with a pleasing aroma. Towers in ancient times were symbols of protection and might, often part of city fortifications. The combination of strength with fragrance implies a balance of power and gentleness, a theme that resonates with the character of Christ, who embodies both authority and compassion. Perfume in biblical times was used in worship and anointing, signifying holiness and consecration. This dual imagery can be seen as a reflection of the divine nature, where strength is tempered with grace.<p><b>His lips are like lilies</b><br>Lilies are frequently mentioned in the Bible as symbols of purity and beauty. The comparison of lips to lilies suggests words that are pure, gentle, and beautiful. In the context of the Song of Solomon, this can be seen as an expression of the beloved's eloquence and the sweetness of his speech. The lily is also a symbol of Christ in Christian typology, representing His purity and the beauty of His teachings. This imagery connects to other scriptures where the words of God are described as pure and life-giving, such as in the Psalms and Proverbs.<p><b>dripping with flowing myrrh</b><br>Myrrh was a precious resin used in anointing oils and perfumes, often associated with burial and sacrifice, as seen in the gifts brought by the Magi to Jesus and in the preparation of His body for burial. The imagery of lips "dripping with flowing myrrh" suggests words that are not only sweet but also sacrificial and costly. This can be interpreted as a type of Christ, whose words bring life and healing but also involve sacrifice and redemption. The use of myrrh connects to the idea of Christ's suffering and the redemptive power of His sacrifice, as seen throughout the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_beloved.htm">The Beloved</a></b><br>The primary subject of this verse, often interpreted as a representation of Christ in allegorical readings, or as Solomon himself in the literal sense.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_shulammite.htm">The Shulammite</a></b><br>The speaker in this passage, expressing her admiration and love for her beloved.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/spice_and_myrrh.htm">Spice and Myrrh</a></b><br>Symbolic elements in the verse, representing beauty, value, and the richness of love.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/lilies.htm">Lilies</a></b><br>Often used in biblical poetry to symbolize purity and beauty.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/song_of_solomon.htm">Song of Solomon</a></b><br>A poetic book in the Old Testament, celebrating love and often interpreted as an allegory of God's love for His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_beauty_of_christ.htm">The Beauty of Christ</a></b><br>Just as the beloved is described with rich and fragrant imagery, Christ's character and love are beautiful and worthy of admiration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_myrrh_and_spices.htm">Symbolism of Myrrh and Spices</a></b><br>Myrrh, often used in anointing and burial, symbolizes sacrifice and the depth of Christ's love for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purity_and_devotion.htm">Purity and Devotion</a></b><br>The imagery of lilies and spices calls believers to pursue purity and a fragrant life of devotion to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_intimacy_of_relationship.htm">The Intimacy of Relationship</a></b><br>The personal and intimate language encourages believers to cultivate a deep, personal relationship with Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_beauty.htm">Reflecting Christ's Beauty</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His beauty and love in our interactions with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_song_of_solomon_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Song of Solomon 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_song_8_5_align_with_patriarchy.htm">How does Song of Solomon 8:5, which suggests a strong marital bond, align with biblical texts that portray marriage in more patriarchal terms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_the_dream-like_search_literal.htm">In Song of Solomon 3:1-3, how can we reconcile the apparent dream-like search for the beloved with a literal historical setting?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/songs/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">His cheeks are as a bed of spices</span>--Probably with allusion to the beard perfumed (Marg., <span class= "ital">towers of perfumes</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>as in <a href="/psalms/133-2.htm" title="It is like the precious ointment on the head, that ran down on the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;">Psalm 133:2</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Lilies.</span>--Comp. "He pressed the <span class= "ital">blossom </span>of his lips to mine "(Tennyson, (<span class= "ital">Enone</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/songs/5-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">His cheeks</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחָיָו֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥā·yāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3895.htm">Strong's 3895: </a> </span><span class="str2">The cheek, the jaw-bone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are like beds</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּעֲרוּגַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ka·‘ă·rū·ḡaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6170.htm">Strong's 6170: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something piled up, raised by mental aspiration), a paterre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of spice,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבֹּ֔שֶׂם</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bō·śem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1314.htm">Strong's 1314: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fragrance, spicery, the balsam plant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">towers</span><br /><span class="heb">מִגְדְּל֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(miḡ·də·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4026.htm">Strong's 4026: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of perfume.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶרְקָחִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(mer·qā·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4840.htm">Strong's 4840: </a> </span><span class="str2">Spice, perfume</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His lips</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂפְתוֹתָיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(śip̄·ṯō·w·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are like lilies,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֽׁוֹשַׁנִּ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(šō·wō·šan·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7799.htm">Strong's 7799: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lily, as a, flower of architectural ornament, a, trumpet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dripping</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹטְפ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(nō·ṭə·p̄ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5197.htm">Strong's 5197: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ooze, distil gradually, to fall in drops, to speak by inspiration</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with flowing</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹבֵֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">myrrh.</span><br /><span class="heb">מ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4753.htm">Strong's 4753: </a> </span><span class="str2">Myrrh</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Solomon 5:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Solomon 5:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Solomon 5:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Solomon 5:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Solomon 5:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Solomon 5:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Solomon 5:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Solomon 5:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Solomon 5:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Solomon 5:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/songs/5-13.htm">OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 5:13 His cheeks are like a bed (Song Songs SS So Can)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/songs/5-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Song of Solomon 5:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 5:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/songs/5-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Song of Solomon 5:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 5:14" /></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>