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Song Of Solomon 1:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, you are beautiful, my beloved, yes, so delightful! Our bed is like fresh green grass.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing deep love and attraction, describing their beloved as beautiful and their intimate space as fresh and natural.

📚 Historical Context

The Song of Solomon is a poetic book in the Bible, attributed to King Solomon, that celebrates the beauty and intimacy of romantic love between a man and a woman in ancient Israel. In the cultural context of that time, expressions of physical attractiveness and marital joy were viewed as gifts from God, reflecting the value placed on marriage and relationships. This verse specifically shows the woman admiring her beloved's appearance and the freshness of their shared life, set against the backdrop of Solomon's prosperous reign.

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