Song of Solomon 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 1:8 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 1:8 — KJV
“If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents.”
— Song of Solomon 1:8 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 1:8 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 1:8
“The shepherds with their flocks shall come unto her; they shall pitch their tents against her round about; they shall feed every one in his place.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:8: flock, feed, shepherds
“And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have. their trade...: Heb. they are men of cattle”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:8: flock, feed, shepherds
“And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:8: way, flock, shepherds
“And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:8: know, among, forth
“And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the LORD their God.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:8: know, among, forth
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