KJV ORIGINAL
Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Spikenard and saffron; sweet cane and cinnamon, with all the frankincense trees; myrrh and aloes, with all the finest spices:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing his beloved as a garden filled with the most precious and fragrant spices and plants imaginable.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Solomon's poetic description of his bride, comparing her to a luxurious spice garden. In ancient times, these spices were extremely valuable trade commodities, often worth more than gold, and were used for perfumes, medicines, and religious ceremonies. The spices mentioned came from distant lands across Africa, Arabia, and Asia, making them symbols of rarity and great worth.
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