Song of Solomon 1:3

“Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Song of Solomon 1:3

Because of the sauour of thy good ointments, thy name is as ointment powred forth, therefore doe the virgins loue thee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Your oils have a pleasing fragrance, Your name is {like} purified oil; Therefore the maidens love you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thine oils have a goodly fragrance; Thy name is `as' oil poured forth; Therefore do the virgins love thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Sweet is the smell of your perfumes; your name is as perfume running out; so the young girls give you their love.
- Basic English Bible

The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Thine ointments savour sweetly; Thy name is an ointment poured forth: Therefore do the virgins love thee.
- Darby Bible

Draw me: we will run after thee to the odour of thy ointments. The king hath brought me into his storerooms: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, remembering thy breasts more than wine: the righteous love thee.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Thine ointments have a goodly fragrance; thy name is as ointment poured forth; therefore do the virgins love thee.
- English Revised Version

Your oils have a pleasing fragrance. Your name is oil poured forth, therefore the virgins love you.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Song of Solomon 1:3

Wesley's Notes for Song of Solomon 1:3


1:3 Ointments - Because of those excellent gifts and graces of God's Spirit wherewith thou art replenished. Thy name - Thy report, the very mention of thee, and all those things by which thou makest thyself known to men, thy word, particularly thine offers of pardon and salvation to sinners; and all thy works, especially that great work of redemption is most acceptable, and refreshing. The virgins - called the companions of the bride, #Psal 45:14|, particular believers, who are called virgins, #2Cor 11:2 Rev 14:4|, who have their senses exercised to perceive this sweetness and fulness of Christ.


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