Song of Solomon 1:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 1:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 1:13 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 1:13 — KJV
“A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.”
— Song of Solomon 1:13 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 1:13 in Context — About the Book of Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon is an unashamed celebration of covenant love — poetic dialogue between a bride and bridegroom that honors desire, faithfulness, and delight. Believers across centuries have also read it as a picture of Christ's love for His people: strong as death, unquenchable by many waters.
Cross-References for Song of Solomon 1:13
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:13: lie, night
“And she said unto her, Is it a small matter that thou hast taken my husband? and wouldest thou take away my son's mandrakes also? And Rachel said, Therefore he shall lie with thee to night for thy son's mandrakes.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:13: lie, night
“Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:13: lie, breasts
“Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:13: lie, night
“And when they had set the people, even all the host that was on the north of the city, and their liers in wait on the west of the city, Joshua went that night into the midst of the valley. liers...: Heb. lying in wait”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:13: lie, night
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