KJV ORIGINAL
I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I belong to my beloved, and my beloved belongs to me: he feeds among the lilies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing the beautiful mutual belonging and devotion between two people deeply in love.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the Song of Solomon, a collection of love poems traditionally attributed to King Solomon around 970-930 BC. The book celebrates the beauty and intimacy of romantic love between a man and woman, likely reflecting the courtship and marriage customs of ancient Israel. Many scholars see this as both a literal celebration of human love and a metaphor for God's love for His people.
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