Song of Solomon 5:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 5:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 5:6 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 5:6 — KJV
“I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer.”
— Song of Solomon 5:6 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 5:6 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 5:6
“And when Absalom's servants came to the woman to the house, they said, Where is Ahimaaz and Jonathan? And the woman said unto them, They be gone over the brook of water. And when they had sought and could not find them, they returned to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 5:6: gone, sought, could
“I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and mine elders gave up the ghost in the city, while they sought their meat to relieve their souls.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 5:6: soul, sought, called
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 5:6: soul, failed, spake
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. grieved: Heb. bitter”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 5:6: himself, soul, spake
“I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 5:6: called, gave, answer
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