Song of Solomon 7:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 7:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 7:13 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The mandrakes give a smell, and at our gates are all manner of pleasant fruits, new and old, which I have laid up for th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 7:13 — KJV
“The mandrakes give a smell, and at our gates are all manner of pleasant fruits, new and old, which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved.”
— Song of Solomon 7:13 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 7:13 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 7:13
“And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land, which thou, O LORD, hast given me. And thou shalt set it before the LORD thy God, and worship before the LORD thy God:”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 7:13: give, fruits, old
“Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 7:13: manner, old, laid
“And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels; pleasant...: Heb. instruments of desire”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 7:13: manner, pleasant, old
“And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests. which...: Heb. the commandment of the Levites”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 7:13: give, new, laid
“Then the king Ahasuerus said unto Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gallows, because he laid his hand upon the Jews.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 7:13: give, old, laid
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