Song of Solomon · Chapter 5 King James Version

Song of Solomon 5:6

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The Scripture

(6) I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In this chapter the beloved is described as a source of joy and delight, her beauty being likened to a fragrant garden and a fragrant oil. The passage emphasizes the mutual love and the desire for union, portraying the beloved as a treasure that brings pleasure and comfort.

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