Song of Solomon 1:13
New International Version
My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh resting between my breasts.

New Living Translation
My lover is like a sachet of myrrh lying between my breasts.

English Standard Version
My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh that lies between my breasts.

Berean Standard Bible
My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh resting between my breasts.

King James Bible
A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.

New King James Version
A bundle of myrrh is my beloved to me, That lies all night between my breasts.

New American Standard Bible
“My beloved is to me a pouch of myrrh Which lies all night between my breasts.

NASB 1995
“My beloved is to me a pouch of myrrh Which lies all night between my breasts.

NASB 1977
“My beloved is to me a pouch of myrrh Which lies all night between my breasts.

Legacy Standard Bible
My beloved is to me a pouch of myrrh Which lies all night between my breasts.

Amplified Bible
“My beloved is to me like a pouch of myrrh Which lies all night between my breasts.

Christian Standard Bible
The one I love is a sachet of myrrh to me, spending the night between my breasts.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My love is a sachet of myrrh to me, spending the night between my breasts.

American Standard Version
My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh, That lieth betwixt my breasts.

Contemporary English Version
My darling, you are perfume between my breasts;

English Revised Version
My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh, that lieth betwixt my breasts.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My beloved is a pouch of myrrh that lies at night between my breasts.

Good News Translation
My lover has the scent of myrrh as he lies upon my breasts.

International Standard Version
My beloved is to me a pouch of myrrh that lies between my breasts all night.

Majority Standard Bible
My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh resting between my breasts.

NET Bible
My beloved is like a fragrant pouch of myrrh spending the night between my breasts.

New Heart English Bible
My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh, that lies between my breasts.

Webster's Bible Translation
A bundle of myrrh is my well beloved to me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.

World English Bible
My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh, that lies between my breasts.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A bundle of myrrh [is] my beloved to me, "" Between my breasts it lodges.

Young's Literal Translation
A bundle of myrrh is my beloved to me, Between my breasts it lodgeth.

Smith's Literal Translation
A bundle of myrrh my beloved to me; he shall lodge between my breasts.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A bundle of myrrh is my beloved to me, he shall abide between my breasts.

Catholic Public Domain Version
My beloved is a bundle of myrrh to me. He shall abide between my breasts.

New American Bible
My lover is to me a sachet of myrrh; between my breasts he lies.

New Revised Standard Version
My beloved is to me a bag of myrrh that lies between my breasts.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
A bundle of myrrh is my beloved to me; he shall lie all night between my breasts.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
A pouch of myrrh is he who loves me; between my breasts he will stay
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My beloved is unto me as a bag of myrrh, That lieth betwixt my breasts.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My kinsman is to me a bundle of myrrh; he shall lie between my breasts.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Bride Confesses Her Love
12While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance. 13My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh resting between my breasts. 14My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En-gedi.…

Cross References
Proverbs 7:17
I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, with aloes, and with cinnamon.

Psalm 45:8
All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.

John 12:3
Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

Matthew 26:7-12
a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? / This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” ...

Mark 14:3-9
While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ...

Luke 7:37-38
When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.

John 19:39-40
Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. / So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom.

Exodus 30:23-25
“Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane, / 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil. / Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil.

2 Corinthians 2:14-16
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. / For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. / To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

Revelation 5:8
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Revelation 8:3-4
Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel.

Genesis 37:25
And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt.

Isaiah 39:2
And Hezekiah welcomed the envoys gladly and showed them what was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his entire armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them.

Jeremiah 6:20
What use to Me is frankincense from Sheba or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your sacrifices do not please Me.”


Treasury of Scripture

A bundle of myrrh is my well-beloved to me; he shall lie all night between my breasts.

bundle

Song of Solomon 4:6,14
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense…

Song of Solomon 5:1,5,13
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…

Genesis 43:11
And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

he shall

Song of Solomon 2:7
I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.

Song of Solomon 3:5
I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.

Song of Solomon 8:3,4
His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me…

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Song of Solomon 1
1. the church's love unto Christ
5. She confesses her deformity
7. and prays to be directed, to his flock
8. Christ directs her to the shepherd's tents
9. and showing his love to her
11. gives her gracious promises
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My beloved
This phrase is a term of endearment and deep affection, indicating a personal and intimate relationship. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "דּוֹדִי" (dodi), which conveys a sense of belovedness and cherished companionship. In the broader biblical context, this term is often used to describe the relationship between God and His people, symbolizing a covenantal love that is both passionate and committed. Theologically, it reflects the intimate relationship that Christ has with His Church, as seen in Ephesians 5:25-27, where Christ's love for the Church is likened to a husband's love for his wife.

is to me
This phrase indicates possession and personal significance. It suggests that the beloved holds a unique and irreplaceable place in the speaker's life. The Hebrew construction here emphasizes the personal and exclusive nature of the relationship, highlighting the depth of connection and the sense of belonging that the beloved brings.

a sachet of myrrh
Myrrh is a fragrant resin used in ancient times for its aromatic and preservative qualities. In Hebrew, "מֹר" (mor) is often associated with beauty, luxury, and even burial practices, as it was used in embalming. The mention of myrrh here symbolizes the preciousness and enduring nature of the beloved's presence. Myrrh's fragrance is long-lasting, suggesting that the beloved's influence and love are both pervasive and enduring. In a spiritual sense, myrrh can also represent the sacrificial love of Christ, who was offered myrrh at His birth (Matthew 2:11) and at His crucifixion (Mark 15:23).

resting
This word conveys a sense of peace, security, and permanence. The Hebrew root "לִין" (lin) implies lodging or dwelling, suggesting that the beloved's presence is not transient but rather a constant and comforting presence. This resting signifies a deep trust and contentment found in the relationship, akin to the rest and peace believers find in Christ (Matthew 11:28-30).

between my breasts
This phrase indicates closeness and intimacy. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the breast was often seen as a symbol of nurturing and affection. The placement of the sachet of myrrh "between my breasts" suggests that the beloved is held close to the heart, cherished, and valued above all else. It reflects the deep emotional and spiritual connection that exists between the speaker and the beloved. In a broader spiritual context, it can symbolize the indwelling presence of Christ in the believer's heart, as described in Galatians 2:20, where Paul speaks of Christ living in him.

(13) A bundle of myrrh.--The mention of perfumes leads the poet to a new adaptation of the language of flowers. For myrrh (Heb., mor), see Genesis 37:25. For various personal and domestic uses, see Psalm 45:8; Proverbs 7:17; Proverbs 5:13. Ginsburg quotes from the Mischna to prove the custom, alluded to in the text, of wearing sachets, or bottles of myrrh, suspended from the neck. Tennyson's exquisite little song in The Miller's Daughter suggests itself as a comparison:--

"And I would be the necklace,

And all day long to fall and rise

Upon her balmy bosom . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My beloved
דּוֹדִי֙ (dō·w·ḏî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1730: To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle

is to me
לִ֔י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

a sachet
צְר֨וֹר (ṣə·rō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6872: A parcel, a kernel, particle

of myrrh
הַמֹּ֤ר ׀ (ham·mōr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4753: Myrrh

resting
יָלִֽין׃ (yā·lîn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate

between
בֵּ֥ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

my breasts.
שָׁדַ֖י (šā·ḏay)
Noun - mdc | first person common singular
Strong's 7699: The breast of a, woman, animal


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