Song of Solomon 7:13

Verse

The mandrakes send forth a fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, new as well as old, that I have treasured up for you, my beloved.

American Standard Version (1901)

The mandrakes give forth fragrance; And at our doors are all manner of precious fruits, new and old, Which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved.

Bible in Basic English

The mandrakes give out a sweet smell, and at our doors are all sorts of good fruits, new and old, which I have kept for my loved one.

Free Bible Version

The mandrakes give off their fragrant scent; we are surrounded by all kinds of delights, new as well as old, which I have saved up for you, my love.

King James (Authorized) Version

The mandrakes give a smell, and at our gates are all manner of pleasant fruits, new and old, which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved.

Translation for Translators

The mandrakes/love-apples are producing a fragrant odor, and we are surrounded by delightful pleasures [MET, EUP], new ones and old ones, pleasures that I have been saving to give to you, who love me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The mandrakes give off their fragrance; at the door where we are staying are all sorts of choice fruits, new and old, that I have stored up for you, my beloved.

Noah Webster Bible

The mandrakes give a smell, and at our gates are all manner of pleasant fruits , new and old, which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved.

World English Bible

The mandrakes produce fragrance. At our doors are all kinds of precious fruits, new and old, which I have stored up for you, my beloved.

Young's Literal Translation

The mandrakes have given fragrance, And at our openings all pleasant things, New, yea, old, my beloved, I laid up for thee!

Context

Admiration by the Bridegroom

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. ¹³The mandrakes send forth a fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, new as well as old, that I have treasured up for you, my beloved.

Summary

In this verse, the beloved invites her lover to come away with her to the vineyards, where they can enjoy the fragrant fruits and pleasant sights. This invitation symbolizes the intimacy and delight of their relationship, as they find joy and satisfaction in each other's presence. The vineyards represent a place of abundance and beauty, reflecting the richness of their love and companionship. Overall, this verse portrays a picture of love, unity, and harmony between the lovers, emphasizing the deep connection and happiness they share.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

7:13 Mandrakes (Hebrew duda’im) were a Middle Eastern aphrodisiac (see Gen 30:14-16); the roots of the plant resemble a human torso. The word is a play on my lover (Hebrew dodi). • at our door: All sexual pleasures are available to them now, and she will share with him the delights she has saved for him alone. • new . . . old: She has in mind the sexual expressions they have already experienced, and new ones as well.