KJV ORIGINAL
A bundle of myrrh is my well-beloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My beloved is like a bundle of myrrh to me; he will rest close to my heart all night long.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing how precious and close her beloved is to her, using the imagery of keeping something valuable near her heart.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, myrrh was an extremely valuable and aromatic spice used in perfumes and medicines. Women would often wear small sachets of fragrant spices close to their bodies, particularly near the heart, both for the pleasant scent and as a sign of something precious. This verse comes from Song of Solomon, a poetic book celebrating love and marriage in ancient Israel.
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