Song of Solomon 4:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 4:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 4:14 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 4:14 — KJV
“Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:”
— Song of Solomon 4:14 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 4:14 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 4:14
“Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 4:14: calamus, cinnamon, myrrh
“I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 4:14: cinnamon, myrrh, aloes
“And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 4:14: myrrh, spices
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 4:14: frankincense, spices
“As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river's side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 4:14: trees, aloes
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