Song of Solomon 5:3

Verse

I have taken off my robe— must I put it back on? I have washed my feet— must I soil them again?

American Standard Version (1901)

I have put off my garment; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?

I have put off my coat; how may I put it on? My feet are washed; how may I make them unclean?

I replied, “I've already got undressed. I don't have to get dressed again, do I? I've already washed my feet. I don't have to make them dirty again, do I?”

King James (Authorized) Version

I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?

Translation for Translators

But I had already taken off my robe; I did not [RHQ] want to put it on again to open the door. I had already washed my feet; I did not [RHQ] want them to become dirty again.

Unlocked Literal Bible

“I have taken off my robe; must I put it on again? I have washed my feet; must I get them dirty?”

Noah Webster Bible

I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?

World English Bible

I have taken off my robe. Indeed, must I put it on? I have washed my feet. Indeed, must I soil them?

Young's Literal Translation

I have put off my coat, how do I put it on? I have washed my feet, how do I defile them?

Context

The Bride

²I sleep, but my heart is awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking: “Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one. My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night.” ³I have taken off my robe— must I put it back on? I have washed my feet— must I soil them again? ⁴My beloved put his hand to the latch; my heart pounded for him.

Summary

This verse from the Song of Solomon portrays a scene where the bride has delayed opening the door for her beloved, causing him to depart. It symbolizes missed opportunities for intimacy and communion in their relationship. The imagery reflects the importance of being attentive and responsive to the presence of God and the promptings of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It serves as a reminder to not neglect or delay in seeking and nurturing our relationship with God, lest we miss out on the blessings and closeness He desires to share with us.

Commentary

Song of Solomon 5:3

The Bride

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Berean Standard Bible

I have taken off my robe— must I put it back on? I have washed my feet— must I soil them again?

American Standard Version (1901)

I have put off my garment; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?

Bible in Basic English

I have put off my coat; how may I put it on? My feet are washed; how may I make them unclean?

Free Bible Version

I replied, “I've already got undressed. I don't have to get dressed again, do I? I've already washed my feet. I don't have to make them dirty again, do I?”

King James (Authorized) Version

I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?

Translation for Translators

But I had already taken off my robe; I did not [RHQ] want to put it on again to open the door. I had already washed my feet; I did not [RHQ] want them to become dirty again.

Unlocked Literal Bible

“I have taken off my robe; must I put it on again? I have washed my feet; must I get them dirty?”

Noah Webster Bible

I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?

World English Bible

I have taken off my robe. Indeed, must I put it on? I have washed my feet. Indeed, must I soil them?

Young's Literal Translation

I have put off my coat, how do I put it on? I have washed my feet, how do I defile them?