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Young Woman<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/songs/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />As a lily among brambles, so is my love among the young women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/songs/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like a lily among the thorns is my darling among the maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/songs/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As the lily among thorns, so <i>is</i> my love among the daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/songs/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Like a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/songs/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the young women.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/songs/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/songs/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/songs/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the daughters.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/songs/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Like the lily among the thorns, So are you, my darling, among the maidens.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/songs/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like a lily among thorns, so is my darling among the young women. Woman<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/songs/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like a lily among thorns, so is my darling among the young women. W<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/songs/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />As a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/songs/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My darling, when compared with other young women, you are a lily among thorns. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/songs/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/songs/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Like a lily among thorns, so is my true love among the young women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/songs/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Like a lily among thorns is my darling among women. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/songs/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Like a lily among thorns, so is my darling among the young women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/songs/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like a lily among the thorns is my darling among the maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/songs/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Like a lily among the thorns, so is my darling among the maidens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/songs/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/songs/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/songs/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/songs/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />So [is] my friend among the daughters!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/songs/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> So is my friend among the daughters!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/songs/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />As the lily between thorns, so is my friend between the daughters.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/songs/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/songs/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Groom: <font color=#CC0000>Like a lily among the thorns, so is my loved one among the daughters.</font><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/songs/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Like a lily among thorns, so is my friend among women. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/songs/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As a lily among brambles, so is my love among maidens.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/songs/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Like the lilies among thorns, so is my beloved among the daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/songs/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Like lilies among thorns, so is my intimate woman among the daughters<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/songs/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />As a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/songs/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />As a lily among thorns, so is my companion among the daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/songs/2-2.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=176" 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/2.htm">The Bride's Admiration</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7799.htm" title="7799: kə·šō·wō·šan·nāh (Prep-k:: N-cs) -- Or showshan; or shoshan; and showshannah; from suws; a lily, as a flower of arch. Ornament; also a trumpet: lily, Shoshannim.">Like a lily</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">among</a> <a href="/hebrew/2336.htm" title="2336: ha·ḥō·w·ḥîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Briar, bramble, hook, ring, fetter. From an unused root apparently meaning to pierce; a thorn; by analogy, a ring for the nose.">the thorns</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7474.htm" title="7474: ra‘·yā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A companion. Feminine of rea'; a female associate.">is my darling</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">among</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: hab·bā·nō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">the maidens.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.…<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/45-13.htm">Psalm 45:13</a></span><br />All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29</a></span><br />“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”<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="/hosea/14-5.htm">Hosea 14:5-7</a></span><br />I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. / His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-27</a></span><br />Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">1 Peter 3:3-4</a></span><br />Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-8</a></span><br />Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">2 Corinthians 11:2</a></span><br />I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-19.htm">John 15:19</a></span><br />If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a></span><br />so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm">Isaiah 62:3-5</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. / No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. / For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Jeremiah 31:3</a></span><br />The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17</a></span><br />The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/55-13.htm">Isaiah 55:13</a></b></br> Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign <i>that</i> shall not be cut off.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/6-28.htm">Matthew 6:28,29</a></b></br> And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a></b></br> Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/songs/1-17.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Brambles</a> <a href="/songs/1-15.htm">Darling</a> <a href="/songs/1-5.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/songs/1-15.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/songs/2-1.htm">Lily</a> <a href="/songs/1-3.htm">Maidens</a> <a href="/songs/2-1.htm">Thorns</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/2-3.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-19.htm">Brambles</a> <a href="/songs/2-10.htm">Darling</a> <a href="/songs/2-7.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/songs/2-10.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/hosea/14-5.htm">Lily</a> <a href="/songs/6-8.htm">Maidens</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-5.htm">Thorns</a> <a href="/songs/3-6.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Song of Solomon 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/2-1.htm">the mutual love of Christ and his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/2-8.htm">The hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/2-10.htm">and calling of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/2-14.htm">Christ's care of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/2-16.htm">The profession of the church, her faith, and hope</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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Like a lily among the thorns</b><br>This phrase uses vivid imagery to contrast beauty and purity with harshness and danger. The lily is often associated with purity and beauty in biblical literature, symbolizing the beloved's unique and virtuous nature. In the context of the Song of Solomon, the lily represents the bride, who stands out in her purity and grace amidst a world that can be harsh and sinful, represented by the thorns. Thorns are often symbolic of sin and the fallen state of the world, as seen in <a href="/genesis/3-18.htm">Genesis 3:18</a>, where thorns and thistles are part of the curse after the Fall. This imagery can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is often referred to as the "Lily of the Valleys" (<a href="/songs/2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:1</a>), highlighting His purity and beauty in a sinful world.<p><b>is my darling among the maidens</b><br>The term "darling" indicates a deep affection and special status, suggesting a unique and cherished relationship. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, marriage and betrothal were significant, and the language here reflects the exclusivity and devotion expected in such relationships. The "maidens" refer to other young women, emphasizing the bride's distinctiveness and the groom's preference for her above all others. This can be seen as a reflection of God's covenant relationship with His people, where He chooses and cherishes them uniquely, as seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6-8</a>. Additionally, this can be interpreted as a type of the Church, the Bride of Christ, who is set apart and loved uniquely by Christ, as described in <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-27</a>.<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, often interpreted as Solomon or a representation of Christ, who expresses admiration and love for the Shulammite woman.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_shulammite_woman.htm">The Shulammite Woman</a></b><br>The "darling" referred to in the verse, symbolizing purity and beauty amidst a harsh environment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_maidens.htm">The Maidens</a></b><br>Other women or potential brides, representing the world or those who do not share the same unique qualities as the beloved.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/lily.htm">Lily</a></b><br>A symbol of purity, beauty, and uniqueness, often used in biblical literature to denote something precious and set apart.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/thorns.htm">Thorns</a></b><br>Represent challenges, sin, or the harshness of the world, contrasting with the purity and beauty of the lily.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/purity_in_a_corrupt_world.htm">Purity in a Corrupt World</a></b><br>Just as the lily stands out among thorns, Christians are called to live pure and holy lives amidst a world that often opposes God's ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unique_value.htm">Unique Value</a></b><br>The beloved's uniqueness is celebrated, reminding us of our individual worth and the special love God has for each of us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_trials.htm">Endurance Through Trials</a></b><br>The imagery of a lily among thorns suggests resilience and the ability to thrive despite adversity, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_perspective.htm">Divine Perspective</a></b><br>God sees His people as precious and beautiful, even when surrounded by sin and challenges, offering a perspective of hope and encouragement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ's_love_for_the_church.htm">Christ's Love for the Church</a></b><br>This verse can be seen as a reflection of Christ's love for His church, highlighting the intimate and cherished relationship between Christ and believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_song_of_solomon_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Song of Solomon 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_rose_of_sharon's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Rose of Sharon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_the_bride_'asleep'_yet_'awake'.htm">How can the bride be 'asleep' yet her heart is 'awake' in Song of Solomon 5:2, and does this concept align with any known scientific or psychological states?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_song_of_solomon_2_11-12_poetic_or_factual.htm">In Song of Solomon 2:11-12, is there archaeological or historical evidence confirming the seasonal details mentioned, or is it strictly poetic imagery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_'little_foxes'_in_song_2_15_literal.htm">In Song of Solomon 2:15, is there any documented threat from 'little foxes' spoiling vineyards in that region, or is it purely metaphorical?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/songs/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Among the daughters</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>among other maidens.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/songs/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.</span> The king responds, taking up the lovely simile and giving it a very apt and charming turn, "My love is beyond comparison the chief and all around her are not worthy of notice beside her." The meaning is not thorns on the tree itself. The word would be different in that case. Rather it is thorn plants or bushes (<span class="accented">choach</span>); see <a href="/2_kings/14-9.htm">2 Kings 14:9</a>. <span class="accented">The daughters</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the young damsels. The word "son" or "daughter" was commonly so used in Hebrew, the idea being that of simplicity, innocence, and gentleness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/songs/2-2.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">Like a lily</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּשֽׁוֹשַׁנָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(kə·šō·wō·šan·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - common singular<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">among</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the thorns</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחוֹחִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥō·w·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2336.htm">Strong's 2336: </a> </span><span class="str2">Briar, bramble, hook, ring, fetter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is my darling</span><br /><span class="heb">רַעְיָתִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ra‘·yā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7474.htm">Strong's 7474: </a> </span><span class="str2">A female associate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the maidens.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבָּנֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bā·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/songs/2-2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/songs/2-2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/songs/2-2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/songs/2-2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/songs/2-2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/songs/2-2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/songs/2-2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/songs/2-2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/songs/2-2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/songs/2-2.htm">Song of Solomon 2:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/songs/2-2.htm">OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 2:2 As a lily among thorns so (Song Songs SS So Can)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/songs/2-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Song of Solomon 2:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 2:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/songs/2-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Song of Solomon 2:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 2:3" /></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>