Song Of Solomon 6:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.

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✦ 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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