Song of Solomon

1611 King James Version (KJV)

Song of Solomon 2:2

“As the lillie among thornes, so is my loue among the daughters.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

As the lily among thorns, so [is] my love among the daughters.
- King James Version

"Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

As a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.
- American Standard Version (1901)

As the lily-flower among the thorns of the waste, so is my love among the daughters.
- Basic English Bible

As the lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.
- Darby Bible

As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
- Webster's Bible

As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. Beloved
- World English Bible

So [is] my friend among the daughters!
- Youngs Literal Bible

As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Song of Solomon 2:2


2:2 Among - Compared with thorns, which it unspeakably exceeds in glory and beauty. So - So far, doth my church or people, excel all other assemblies. The title of daughter, is often given to whole nations. These are Christ's words, to which the spouse makes the following reply.


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