Song of Solomon 4:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 4:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 4:16 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved com..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 4:16 — KJV
“Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.”
— Song of Solomon 4:16 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 4:16 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 4:16
“And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 4:16: north, wind, come
“And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 4:16: north, come, south
“And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 4:16: wind, come, south
“I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved. yea...: or, and be drunken with loves”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 4:16: come, garden, beloved
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 4:16: come, may, let
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