Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. New Living Translation I am the spring crocus blooming on the Sharon Plain, the lily of the valley. Young Man English Standard Version I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Berean Standard Bible I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley. King James Bible I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. New King James Version I am the rose of Sharon, And the lily of the valleys. New American Standard Bible “I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys.” NASB 1995 “I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys.” NASB 1977 “I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys.” Legacy Standard Bible “I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys.” Amplified Bible “I am the rose [of the plain] of Sharon, The lily of the valleys [that grows in deep places].” Christian Standard Bible I am a wildflower of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Man Holman Christian Standard Bible I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. M American Standard Version I am a rose of Sharon, A lily of the valleys. Contemporary English Version I am merely a rose from the land of Sharon, a lily from the valley. English Revised Version I AM a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. GOD'S WORD® Translation I am a rose of Sharon, a lily [growing] in the valleys. Good News Translation I am only a wild flower in Sharon, a lily in a mountain valley. International Standard Version I'm a flower from Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Majority Standard Bible I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley. NET Bible I am a meadow flower from Sharon, a lily from the valleys. New Heart English Bible I am a crocus of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Webster's Bible Translation I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. World English Bible I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs a lily among the thorns, Young's Literal Translation As a lily among the thorns, Smith's Literal Translation I am the flower of the plain, the lily of the valleys. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI am the flower of the field, and the lily of the valleys. Catholic Public Domain Version Bride: I am a flower of the open field and a lily of the steep valleys. New American Bible I am a flower of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. New Revised Standard Version I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI AM like the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valley. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Like the lily of Sharon, the lily of the valley OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I am a rose of Sharon, A lily of the valleys. Brenton Septuagint Translation I am a flower of the plain, a lily of the valleys. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Bride's Admiration1I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley. 2Like a lily among the thorns is my darling among the maidens.… Cross References Isaiah 35:1-2 The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Isaiah 11:1 Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. Hosea 14:5-7 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. Isaiah 53:2 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. John 15:1-5 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ... Matthew 6:28-30 And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. / Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. / If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Luke 12:27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. John 1:14 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. Revelation 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.” Psalm 45:13-15 All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. / In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. / They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. Isaiah 61:10-11 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. / For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden enables seed to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. 1 Peter 1:24-25 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. Matthew 13:31-32 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. / Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” 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 5:25-27 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. Treasury of Scripture I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. rose Psalm 85:11 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. Isaiah 35:1,2 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose… lily . Song of Solomon 6:3 I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies. Jump to Previous Flower Lily Narcissus Rose Sharon Thorns ValleysJump to Next Flower Lily Narcissus Rose Sharon Thorns ValleysSong of Solomon 2 1. the mutual love of Christ and his church8. The hope 10. and calling of the church 14. Christ's care of the church 16. The profession of the church, her faith, and hope I am a rose of Sharon The phrase "rose of Sharon" refers to a flower that grows in the fertile plain of Sharon, a region known for its beauty and abundance, located between the Mediterranean Sea and the central mountains of Israel. In biblical times, Sharon was a place of lush vegetation and was often associated with beauty and fertility. The "rose" mentioned here is likely not the modern rose but a wildflower, possibly a crocus or tulip, known for its vibrant color and delicate appearance. This imagery suggests beauty and grace, often interpreted as a representation of the beloved's attractiveness and purity. In a broader spiritual context, some see this as a type of Christ, symbolizing His beauty and the grace He brings to the believer's life. a lily of the valley Persons / Places / Events 1. The BelovedThe speaker in this verse is traditionally understood to be the Shulammite woman, the beloved of Solomon. She uses metaphorical language to describe herself, emphasizing her beauty and uniqueness. 2. Sharon A fertile plain in ancient Israel, known for its beauty and lush vegetation. It symbolizes abundance and natural beauty. 3. Lily of the Valley A flower that grows in low, fertile areas. It is often associated with purity and humility, adding depth to the Shulammite's self-description. Teaching Points Understanding Beauty in HumilityThe Shulammite's self-description as a "lily of the valley" suggests that true beauty is found in humility and purity. Believers are encouraged to cultivate these virtues in their lives. God's Creation and Provision The imagery of the rose and lily reminds us of God's intricate design and provision in creation. We are called to trust in His care and provision for our needs. Identity in Christ Just as the Shulammite identifies herself with beautiful and humble flowers, Christians are called to find their identity in Christ, who sees us as precious and beloved. Spiritual Growth and Renewal The fertile imagery of Sharon and the valley can symbolize spiritual growth and renewal. Believers are encouraged to seek environments and practices that foster spiritual flourishing.II. (1) The rose.--Heb., chabatseleth. The identification of this flower is a much vexed question. From its derivation, it should be a bulbous plant (batsal--a bulb), and it happens that the flower which for other reasons best satisfies the requirements is of this kind, viz., the Sweet-scented Narcissus (Narcissus tazetta). "Others have suggested the crocus, of which there are many species very common, but they are deficient in perfume, and there is no bulb more fragrant than the narcissus; it is, besides, one of which the Orientals arc passionately fond. While it is in flower it is to be seen in all the bazaars, and the men as well as the women always carry two or three blossoms, at which they are continually smelling" (Tristram, Nat. Hist. of Bible, p. 477). Dr. Thomson prefers the mallow, from the fact that the Arabs call it khubbazey. In Isaiah 35:1, the only other place where chabatseleth occurs, the LXX., Vulg., and Chaldee render "lily," and many eminent moderns "autumn crocus." Here the LXX. and the Vulg. have flower. Of Sharon.--Better, of the plain, as in the LXX. Here (as invariably except 1Chronicles 5:16) the Hebrew has the article before sharon, but without definite local allusion to the district north of Philistia. The verse is by many taken as a snatch of a song into which the heroine breaks in answer to the eulogies on her beauty. It is certainly spoken with modest and lowly intention: "I am a mere flower of the plain, a lily of the valley;" by no means like Tennyson's "Queen lily and rose in one." Lily.--So the LXX. and Vulg.; Heb., shoshanath (fem. of shoshan, or sh-shan; comp. name Susan), a word occurring seven times in the poem, three times in 1 Kings 7, and in the headings to Psalms 45, 60, 69, 80. The Arabs have the word, and apply it to any brilliantly coloured flower, as the tulip, anemone, ranunculus. Although many plants of the lily tribe flourish in Palestine, none of them give a predominant character to the flora. There are, however, many other plants which would in popular language be called lilies. Of these, the Irises may claim the first mention; and Dr. Thomson (Land and Book, p. 256) unhesitatingly fixes on one, which he calls Huleh Lily, or the Lily of the Gospel and of the Song of Songs. "Our flower," he says, "delights most in the valleys, but it is also found in the mountains. It grows among thorns, and I have sadly lacerated my hands while extricating it from them. . . . Gazelles still delight to feed among them, and you can scarcely ride through the woods north of Tabor, where these lilies abound, without frightening them from their flowery pasture." Tristram, however, prefers the Anemone (A. coronaria), "the most gorgeously painted, the most conspicuous in spring, and the most universally spread of all the treasures of the Holy Land" (Nat. Hist. of Bible, p. 464). Hebrew Iאֲנִי֙ (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am a rose חֲבַצֶּ֣לֶת (ḥă·ḇaṣ·ṣe·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2261: Meadow saffron or crocus of Sharon, הַשָּׁר֔וֹן (haš·šā·rō·wn) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8289: Sharon -- a plain on the Mediterranean Sea, perhaps also a region East of the Jordan a lily שֽׁוֹשַׁנַּ֖ת (šō·wō·šan·naṯ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7799: A lily, as a, flower of architectural ornament, a, trumpet of the valley. הָעֲמָקִֽים׃ (hā·‘ă·mā·qîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6010: A vale Links Song of Solomon 2:1 NIVSong of Solomon 2:1 NLT Song of Solomon 2:1 ESV Song of Solomon 2:1 NASB Song of Solomon 2:1 KJV Song of Solomon 2:1 BibleApps.com Song of Solomon 2:1 Biblia Paralela Song of Solomon 2:1 Chinese Bible Song of Solomon 2:1 French Bible Song of Solomon 2:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 2:1 I am a rose of Sharon (Song Songs SS So Can) |