Song of Solomon 1:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 1:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 1:3 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 1:3 — KJV
“Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.”
— Song of Solomon 1:3 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 1:3 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 1:3
“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:3: because, name, therefore
“Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. Babel: that is, Confusion”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:3: because, name, therefore
“Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth:”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:3: savour, good, love
“And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me. Reuben: that is, See a son”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:3: name, therefore, love
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:3: because, name, therefore
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