Song of Solomon 7:12

Verse

Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom— there I will give you my love.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let us get up early to the vineyards; Let us see whether the vine hath budded, And its blossom is open, And the pomegranates are in flower: There will I give thee my love.

Bible in Basic English

Let us go out early to the vine-gardens; let us see if the vine is in bud, if it has put out its young fruit, and the pomegranate is in flower. There I will give you my love.

Free Bible Version

Let's go early to the vineyards and see if the vines have budded and are in flower, and if the pomegranates are blossoming. There I will give my love to you.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give thee my loves.

Translation for Translators

And let’s go early to the vineyards to see if the grapevines have budded and if there are blossoms on them that have opened, and to see if the pomegranate trees are blooming, and there I will make love to you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Let us rise early to go to the vineyards; let us see whether the vines have budded, whether their blossoms have opened, and whether the pomegranates are in flower. There I will give you my love.

Noah Webster Bible

Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourisheth, whether the tender grape appeareth, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give thee my loves.

World English Bible

Let’s go early up to the vineyards. Let’s see whether the vine has budded, its blossom is open, and the pomegranates are in flower. There I will give you my love.

Young's Literal Translation

We lodge in the villages, we go early to the vineyards, We see if the vine hath flourished, The sweet smelling-flower hath opened. The pomegranates have blossomed, There do I give to thee my loves;

Context

Admiration by the Bridegroom

¹¹Come, my beloved, let us go to the countryside; let us spend the night among the wildflowers. ¹²Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom— there I will give you my love.

Summary

This verse from the Song of Solomon portrays a beautiful garden setting, symbolizing the intimacy and delight in the relationship between the bride and the bridegroom. The imagery of abundant fruits, fragrant flowers, and pleasant fruits reflects the richness and sweetness of their love. It conveys a sense of harmony, joy, and satisfaction in their union, illustrating the depth of love and companionship that God intends for marriage. Overall, this verse celebrates the beauty and flourishing of love within the context of a committed and loving relationship.

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