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Each has its twin, not one of them is missing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/songs/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Your teeth are as white as sheep that are freshly washed. Your smile is flawless, each tooth matched with its twin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/songs/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of ewes that have come up from the washing; all of them bear twins; not one among them has lost its young.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/songs/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of sheep coming up from the washing; each has its twin, and not one of them is lost.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/songs/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thy teeth <i>are</i> as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and <i>there is</i> not one barren among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/songs/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Your teeth <i>are</i> like a flock of sheep Which have come up from the washing; Every one bears twins, And none <i>is</i> barren among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/songs/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Your teeth are like a flock of ewes That have come up from <i>their</i> watering place, All of which bear twins, And not one among them has lost her young.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/songs/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Your teeth are like a flock of ewes Which have come up from their washing, All of which bear twins, And not one among them has lost her young.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/songs/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Your teeth are like a flock of ewes Which have come up from <i>their</i> washing, All of which bear twins, And not one among them has lost her young.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/songs/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of ewes Which have come up from <i>their</i> washing, All of which bear twins, And not one among them has lost her young.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/songs/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Your teeth are like a flock of ewes Which have come up from their washing, All of which bear twins, And not one among them has lost her young.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/songs/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of ewes coming up from washing, each one having a twin, and not one missing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/songs/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of ewes coming up from washing, each one having a twin, and not one missing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/songs/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thy teeth are like a flock of ewes, Which are come up from the washing; Whereof every one hath twins, And none is bereaved among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/songs/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your teeth are whiter than sheep freshly washed; they match perfectly, not one is missing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/songs/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thy teeth are like a flock of ewes, which are come up from the washing; whereof every one hath twins, and none is bereaved among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/songs/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of sheep, sheep that come up from the washing. All of them bear twins, and not one has lost its young.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/songs/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Your teeth are as white as a flock of sheep that have just been washed. Not one of them is missing; they are all perfectly matched. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/songs/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of ewes coming up from being washed. All of them are twins, not one has lost her young.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/songs/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of sheep coming up from the washing; each has its twin, and not one of them is lost.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/songs/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of sheep coming up from the washing; each has its twin; not one of them is missing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/songs/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of ewes, which have come up from the washing; of which every one has twins; none is bereaved among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/songs/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, of which every one beareth twins, and there is not one barren among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/songs/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of ewes, which have come up from the washing, of which every one has twins; not one is bereaved among them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/songs/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Your teeth as a row of the lambs, "" That have come up from the washing, "" Because all of them are forming twins, "" And a bereaved one is not among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/songs/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thy teeth as a row of the lambs, That have come up from the washing, Because all of them are forming twins, And a bereaved one is not among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/songs/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thy teeth as a herd of sheep which went up from the washing, all of them bearing twins, and none barren among them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/songs/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thy teeth as a flock of sheep, which come up from the washing, all with twins, and there is none barren among them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/songs/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><font color=#CC0000>Your teeth are like a flock of sheep, which have ascended from the washing, each one with its identical twin, and not one among them is barren.</font><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/songs/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of ewes that come up from the washing, All of them big with twins, none of them barren. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/songs/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of ewes, that have come up from the washing; all of them bear twins, and not one among them is bereaved.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/songs/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock of sheep which go up from washing; every one of them bears twins, and none is bereft among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/songs/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Your teeth are like a flock that is shorn going up from washing, all of which are bearing twins, and none is barren among them<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/songs/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thy teeth are like a flock of ewes, Which are come up from the washing; Whereof all are paired, And none faileth among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/songs/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thy teeth are as flocks of shorn <i>sheep</i>, that have gone up from the washing, all of them bearing twins, and there is none barren among them: thy lips are as a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/songs/6-6.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=854" 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/6.htm">Together in the Garden</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Turn your eyes away from me, for they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8127.htm" title="8127: šin·na·yiḵ (N-cdc:: 2fs) -- Tooth, ivory. From shanan; a tooth; specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff.">Your teeth</a> <a href="/hebrew/5739.htm" title="5739: kə·‘ê·ḏer (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- A flock, herd. From adar; an arrangement, i.e. Muster.">are like a flock</a> <a href="/hebrew/7353.htm" title="7353: hā·rə·ḥê·lîm (Art:: N-fp) -- Ewe. From an unused root meaning to journey; a ewe.">of sheep</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: še·‘ā·lū (Pro-r:: V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">coming up</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/7367.htm" title="7367: hā·raḥ·ṣāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A washing. Feminine of rachats; a bathing place.">the washing;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: šek·kul·lām (Pro-r:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/8382.htm" title="8382: maṯ·’î·mō·wṯ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; to be complete; but used only as denominative from ta'owm, to be twinned, i.e. duplicate or Jointed.">has its twin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">and not one</a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">of them</a> <a href="/hebrew/7909.htm" title="7909: wə·šak·ku·lāh (Conj-w:: Adj-fs) -- Childless. Or shakkul; from shakol; bereaved.">is lost.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Your brow behind your veil is like a slice of pomegranate.…<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="/proverbs/27-17.htm">Proverbs 27:17</a></span><br />As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Proverbs 25:11</a></span><br />A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-31</a></span><br />A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/psalms/45-11.htm">Psalm 45:11</a></span><br />and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-16.htm">Genesis 24:16</a></span><br />Now the girl was very beautiful, a virgin who had not had relations with any man. She went down to the spring, filled her jar, and came up again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-17.htm">Genesis 29:17</a></span><br />Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-30</a></span><br />And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm">Isaiah 62:3</a></span><br />You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-30.htm">Matthew 10:30</a></span><br />And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Matthew 13:45-46</a></span><br />Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a></span><br />“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-7.htm">Luke 12:7</a></span><br />And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-14.htm">John 10:14-15</a></span><br />I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, / just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one bears twins, and there is not one barren among them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Song of Solomon 4:2</a></b></br> Thy teeth <i>are</i> like a flock <i>of sheep that are even</i> shorn, which came up from the washing; whereof every one bear twins, and none <i>is</i> barren among them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Matthew 21:19</a></b></br> And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/25-30.htm">Matthew 25:30</a></b></br> And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Barren</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Bereaved</a> <a href="/psalms/89-50.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Ewes</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Faileth</a> <a href="/songs/6-5.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Lost</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Paired</a> <a href="/songs/6-5.htm">Row</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Teeth</a> <a href="/songs/4-5.htm">Twin</a> <a href="/songs/4-5.htm">Twins</a> <a href="/songs/5-12.htm">Washing</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Whereof</a> <a href="/songs/4-5.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-18.htm">Barren</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-13.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-6.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-20.htm">Bereaved</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-6.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/genesis/31-38.htm">Ewes</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-6.htm">Faileth</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-21.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-13.htm">Lost</a> <a href="/songs/4-2.htm">Paired</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-8.htm">Row</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-15.htm">Teeth</a> <a href="/john/11-16.htm">Twin</a> <a href="/songs/7-3.htm">Twins</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-25.htm">Washing</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm">Whereof</a> <a href="/songs/6-8.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Song of Solomon 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/6-1.htm">the church professes her faith in Christ</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/6-4.htm">Christ shows the graces of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/6-10.htm">and his love toward her</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/songs/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/songs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/songs/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Your teeth are like a flock of sheep coming up from the washing;</b><br>This phrase uses pastoral imagery common in ancient Near Eastern poetry. The comparison of teeth to a flock of sheep suggests purity and cleanliness, as sheep coming up from the washing would be white and spotless. This imagery reflects the bride's beauty and purity, emphasizing her attractiveness and the care she takes in her appearance. In biblical times, sheep were a valuable asset, symbolizing wealth and prosperity, which may also imply the bride's value and worth. The washing process can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual cleansing, aligning with themes of purification found in passages like <a href="/psalms/51-7.htm">Psalm 51:7</a>, where David asks to be washed whiter than snow.<p><b>each has its twin,</b><br>The mention of each tooth having its twin suggests symmetry and completeness, indicating that the bride's beauty is perfect and unmarred. In the context of ancient Israel, symmetry was often associated with divine order and perfection, reflecting God's creation as seen in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>. This imagery can also be connected to the idea of unity and harmony within the body of Christ, as Paul describes in <a href="/1_corinthians/12.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a>, where each member has its place and function, contributing to the whole.<p><b>and not one of them is lost.</b><br>This phrase highlights the idea of preservation and care. In a historical context, dental health was a significant concern, and having all teeth intact would be a sign of good health and vitality. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for God's preservation of His people, as seen in <a href="/john/6-39.htm">John 6:39</a>, where Jesus speaks of losing none of those given to Him by the Father. It underscores the theme of divine protection and the completeness found in a relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_beloved.htm">The Beloved</a></b><br>The speaker in this verse is the bridegroom, often interpreted as Solomon, who is expressing admiration for his bride.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_bride.htm">The Bride</a></b><br>The bride is the recipient of the bridegroom's praise, symbolizing purity and beauty.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheep.htm">Sheep</a></b><br>The imagery of sheep is used to convey purity and order, as they are freshly washed and perfectly paired.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_washing.htm">The Washing</a></b><br>This refers to the cleansing process, symbolizing purity and renewal.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/twins.htm">Twins</a></b><br>The mention of twins emphasizes symmetry and completeness, suggesting perfection in creation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_purity.htm">Symbolism of Purity</a></b><br>The imagery of washed sheep highlights the importance of spiritual purity and renewal in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_completeness.htm">Value of Completeness</a></b><br>Just as the bride's teeth are perfectly paired, we should strive for completeness and integrity in our spiritual walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/appreciation_of_beauty.htm">Appreciation of Beauty</a></b><br>The bridegroom's admiration for the bride teaches us to appreciate the beauty and gifts God has given us and others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_cleansing.htm">Spiritual Cleansing</a></b><br>The washing of the sheep symbolizes the cleansing power of God's forgiveness and grace in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_harmony.htm">Unity and Harmony</a></b><br>The perfect pairing of the teeth reflects the unity and harmony that should exist within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_song_of_solomon_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Song of Solomon 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'moon_sun'_imagery_challenge_science.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:10) Does the imagery 'fair as the moon, clear as the sun' reflect ancient cosmologies and thus challenge modern scientific understanding?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_60_queens_fit_solomon's_700_wives.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:8) How can sixty queens and eighty concubines align with Solomon's reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'tirzah'_anachronistic_in_solomon's_era.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:4) Was 'Tirzah' actually significant during Solomon's reign, or is this reference an anachronism undermining authorship claims?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'terrible_army'_imply_hyperbole.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:4,10) Does comparing a lover to a 'terrible army with banners' suggest hyperbole that conflicts with a literal reading of the text?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/songs/6-6.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">Your teeth</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁנַּ֙יִךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(šin·na·yiḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8127.htm">Strong's 8127: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tooth, ivory, a cliff</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are like a flock</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּעֵ֣דֶר</span> <span class="translit">(kə·‘ê·ḏer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5739.htm">Strong's 5739: </a> </span><span class="str2">An arrangement, muster</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of sheep</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽרְחֵלִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rə·ḥê·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7353.htm">Strong's 7353: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ewe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">coming up</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁעָל֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(še·‘ā·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative | Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the washing;</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרַחְצָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·raḥ·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7367.htm">Strong's 7367: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bathing place</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁכֻּלָּם֙</span> <span class="translit">(šek·kul·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has its twin,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַתְאִימ֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(maṯ·’î·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8382.htm">Strong's 8382: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, twinned, duplicate, jointed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and not one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] lost.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשַׁכֻּלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šak·ku·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7909.htm">Strong's 7909: </a> </span><span class="str2">Childless</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/songs/6-6.htm">Song of Solomon 6:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/songs/6-6.htm">Song of Solomon 6:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/songs/6-6.htm">Song of Solomon 6:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/songs/6-6.htm">Song of Solomon 6:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/songs/6-6.htm">Song of Solomon 6:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/songs/6-6.htm">Song of Solomon 6:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/songs/6-6.htm">Song of Solomon 6:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/songs/6-6.htm">Song of Solomon 6:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/songs/6-6.htm">Song of Solomon 6:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/songs/6-6.htm">Song of Solomon 6:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/songs/6-6.htm">OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 6:6 Your teeth are like a flock (Song Songs SS So Can)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/songs/6-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Song of Solomon 6:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 6:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/songs/6-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Song of Solomon 6:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 6:7" /></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>