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Chapter 6
Verse 6

Song of Solomon 6:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Before I realized it, my desire had set me among the royal chariots of my people.

American Standard Version (1901)

Before I was aware, my soul set me Among the chariots of my princely people.

Bible in Basic English

Before I was conscious of it, ...

Free Bible Version

I was so excited it was like I was riding in a royal chariot.

King James (Authorized) Version

Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib.

Translation for Translators

But before I realized it, my desire to make love caused me to be as excited as a prince riding in a chariot.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I was so happy that I felt I was riding in the chariot of a prince.

Noah Webster Bible

Or ere I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib.

World English Bible

Without realizing it, my desire set me with my royal people’s chariots.

Young's Literal Translation

I knew not my soul, It made me — chariots of my people Nadib.

Context

The Bridegroom

¹¹I went down to the walnut grove to see the blossoms of the valley, to see if the vines were budding or the pomegranates were in bloom. ¹²Before I realized it, my desire had set me among the royal chariots of my people.

Summary

This verse portrays the Shulammite bride as a garden enclosed, a spring shut up, and a fountain sealed. It symbolizes her purity, exclusivity, and intimacy with her beloved. The imagery of a garden and a spring conveys beauty, life, and refreshment, while being enclosed and sealed signifies her devotion and faithfulness to her lover. This verse reflects the deep love and commitment between the bride and the bridegroom, illustrating the sacred and private nature of their relationship.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

6:12 to the chariot of a noble man: Desire leads to the union of the man and the woman. There may be support here for Solomon being the husband, though this description could be a metaphor for the joys of romance (cp. 1:16-17).

Song of Solomon 6:12

The Bridegroom

¹¹I went down to the walnut grove to see the blossoms of the valley, to see if the vines were budding or the pomegranates were in bloom. ¹²Before I realized it, my desire had set me among the royal chariots of my people.

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Berean Standard Bible

Before I realized it, my desire had set me among the royal chariots of my people.

American Standard Version (1901)

Before I was aware, my soul set me Among the chariots of my princely people.

Bible in Basic English

Before I was conscious of it, ...

Free Bible Version

I was so excited it was like I was riding in a royal chariot.

King James (Authorized) Version

Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib.

Translation for Translators

But before I realized it, my desire to make love caused me to be as excited as a prince riding in a chariot.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I was so happy that I felt I was riding in the chariot of a prince.

Noah Webster Bible

Or ere I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib.

World English Bible

Without realizing it, my desire set me with my royal people’s chariots.

Young's Literal Translation

I knew not my soul, It made me — chariots of my people Nadib.