Song of Solomon 1:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 1:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 1:17 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "The beams of our house are cedars, our rafters of juniper." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 1:17 — NIV
“The beams of our house are cedars, our rafters of juniper.”
— Song of Solomon 1:17 (NIV)
Cross-References for Song of Solomon 1:17
“How handsome you are, my beloved! Oh, how charming! And our bed is verdant.”
Contextual verse, continuing the dialogue between the lovers.
“Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.”
Similar imagery of nature and dwelling.
““The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the juniper, the fir and the cypress together, to adorn the place of my sanctuary; and I will glorify the place for my feet.”
Shares imagery of cedar and fir trees in a context of beauty and blessing.
“He lined the interior walls of the temple with cedar boards, covering the surface of the wall from the floor of the temple to the ceiling. He also covered the floor of the temple with planks of juniper.”
Refers to cedar beams in a building context, reminiscent of the temple.
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