Song of Solomon 1:3

Verse

The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thine oils have a goodly fragrance; Thy name is as oil poured forth; Therefore do the virgins love thee.

Sweet is the smell of your perfumes; your name is as perfume running out; so the young girls give you their love.

I love the way you smell from the perfumed oils you use. You have quite a reputation —it spreads like spilled perfumed oil. It's not surprising that all the young women adore you!

King James (Authorized) Version

Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

Translation for Translators

The fragrance of the cologne on your skin is very sweet/pleasing [CHI]. And your reputation is very good and spreads, like [SIM] the fragrance of the special oil spread on your skin. That is why the other young women are attracted to you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Your anointing oils have a delightful fragrance; your name is like flowing perfume, so the young women love you.

Noah Webster Bible

Because of the savor of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

World English Bible

Your oils have a pleasing fragrance. Your name is oil poured out, therefore the virgins love you.

Young's Literal Translation

For fragrance [are] thy perfumes good. Perfume emptied out — thy name, Therefore have virgins loved thee!

Context

The Bride

²Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine. ³The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.

Sermons

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Summary

This verse expresses the deep love and affection between the bride and the bridegroom in the Song of Solomon. It reflects the intimacy and desire they have for one another, symbolizing the passionate relationship between Christ and His Church. The imagery used in this verse portrays the beauty and delight found in the union of believers with their Savior. Overall, Song of Solomon 1:3 captures the essence of spiritual love and devotion that exists between God and His people.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

1:3 The fragrance of the man’s cologne suggests sweet smells of love, indicating that the woman wants to get physically closer to him. • all the young women love you: The young man’s allure is not only physical. He has an excellent reputation—the chorus of women expresses their respect and adoration for him in 1:4. By highlighting the attention he receives from other women, the woman makes it clear that her love is not blind, and that she feels fortunate to be the one whose love the man returns.