Song of Solomon 6:6
New International Version
Your teeth are like a flock of sheep coming up from the washing. Each has its twin, not one of them is missing.

New Living Translation
Your teeth are as white as sheep that are freshly washed. Your smile is flawless, each tooth matched with its twin.

English Standard Version
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.

Berean Standard Bible
Your teeth are like a flock of sheep coming up from the washing; each has its twin, and not one of them is lost.

King James Bible
Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and there is not one barren among them.

New King James Version
Your teeth are like a flock of sheep Which have come up from the washing; Every one bears twins, And none is barren among them.

New American Standard Bible
“Your teeth are like a flock of ewes That have come up from their watering place, All of which bear twins, And not one among them has lost her young.

NASB 1995
“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.

NASB 1977
“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.

Legacy Standard Bible
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.

Amplified Bible
“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.

Christian Standard Bible
Your teeth are like a flock of ewes coming up from washing, each one having a twin, and not one missing.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your teeth are like a flock of ewes coming up from washing, each one having a twin, and not one missing.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Your teeth are whiter than sheep freshly washed; they match perfectly, not one is missing.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
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.

Good News Translation
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.

International Standard Version
Your teeth are like a flock of ewes coming up from being washed. All of them are twins, not one has lost her young.

Majority Standard Bible
Your teeth are like a flock of sheep coming up from the washing; each has its twin, and not one of them is lost.

NET Bible
Your teeth are like a flock of sheep coming up from the washing; each has its twin; not one of them is missing.

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
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.

Young's Literal Translation
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.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thy teeth as a herd of sheep which went up from the washing, all of them bearing twins, and none barren among them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thy teeth as a flock of sheep, which come up from the washing, all with twins, and there is none barren among them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
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.

New American Bible
Your teeth are like a flock of ewes that come up from the washing, All of them big with twins, none of them barren.

New Revised Standard Version
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.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
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.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
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
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thy teeth are like a flock of ewes, Which are come up from the washing; Whereof all are paired, And none faileth among them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thy teeth are as flocks of shorn sheep, 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.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Together in the Garden
5Turn your eyes away from me, for they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead. 6Your teeth are like a flock of sheep coming up from the washing; each has its twin, and not one of them is lost. 7Your brow behind your veil is like a slice of pomegranate.…

Cross References
Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Proverbs 31:10-31
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. ...

Psalm 45:2
You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

Psalm 45:11
and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.

Genesis 24:16
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.

Genesis 29:17
Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.

1 Kings 4:29-30
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.

Isaiah 62:3
You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.

Isaiah 61:10
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.

Matthew 10:30
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Matthew 13:45-46
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.

Matthew 25:1-13
“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. ...

Luke 12:7
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

John 10:14-15
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.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

Song of Solomon 4:2
Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which came up from the washing; whereof every one bear twins, and none is barren among them.

Matthew 21:19
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.

Matthew 25:30
And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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Your teeth
In the poetic and symbolic language of the Song of Solomon, teeth represent beauty, strength, and purity. The Hebrew word for teeth, "shen," can also imply sharpness or the ability to cut, suggesting discernment and wisdom. In the context of a bride, it emphasizes her completeness and readiness, as teeth are essential for nourishment and sustenance. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for the believer's ability to discern truth and maintain spiritual health.

are like a flock of sheep
Sheep are often used in the Bible to symbolize purity, innocence, and the people of God. The comparison of teeth to a flock of sheep suggests uniformity, order, and cleanliness. In ancient Israel, sheep were a valuable asset, and their well-being was a sign of prosperity and blessing. This imagery conveys the idea of the bride's beauty being both natural and divinely blessed, reflecting the purity and order that God desires in His people.

coming up from the washing
The act of washing signifies cleansing and renewal. In the Hebrew context, washing was a ritual act that symbolized purification and preparation for worship. This phrase suggests that the bride's beauty is not only natural but also enhanced by a process of purification. Spiritually, it can be seen as a call for believers to undergo continual cleansing through repentance and the Word of God, emerging renewed and spotless.

each one bearing twins
This phrase highlights abundance and completeness. In the ancient world, twins were considered a double blessing, and the imagery of each tooth bearing twins suggests perfection and symmetry. It implies that nothing is lacking in the bride's beauty, reflecting the fullness and sufficiency found in a relationship with God. For believers, it is a reminder of the abundant life promised in Christ, where every need is met and every blessing is multiplied.

and not one has lost its young
This final phrase emphasizes preservation and wholeness. In a historical context, losing young sheep would be a sign of loss or misfortune. The assurance that not one is missing underscores the idea of divine protection and care. For the bride, it signifies her undiminished beauty and vitality. Spiritually, it reassures believers of God's faithfulness in preserving them, ensuring that nothing is lost in His care and that they remain whole and complete in Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Your teeth
שִׁנַּ֙יִךְ֙ (šin·na·yiḵ)
Noun - cdc | second person feminine singular
Strong's 8127: A tooth, ivory, a cliff

are like a flock
כְּעֵ֣דֶר (kə·‘ê·ḏer)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5739: An arrangement, muster

of sheep
הָֽרְחֵלִ֔ים (hā·rə·ḥê·lîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7353: A ewe

coming up
שֶׁעָל֖וּ (še·‘ā·lū)
Pronoun - relative | Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

from
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the washing;
הָרַחְצָ֑ה (hā·raḥ·ṣāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7367: A bathing place

each
שֶׁכֻּלָּם֙ (šek·kul·lām)
Pronoun - relative | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

has its twin,
מַתְאִימ֔וֹת (maṯ·’î·mō·wṯ)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 8382: To be, twinned, duplicate, jointed

and not one
אֵ֥ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

[is] lost.
וְשַׁכֻּלָ֖ה (wə·šak·ku·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7909: Childless


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