Song of Solomon 4:3

Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks.

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Other Translations for Song of Solomon 4:3

BSB

Your lips are like a scarlet ribbon, and your mouth is lovely. Your brow behind your veil is like a slice of pomegranate.

AKJV

Your lips are like a thread of scarlet, and your speech is comely: your temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within your locks.

CPDV

Your lips are like a scarlet ribbon, and your eloquence is sweetness. Like a piece of pomegranate, so are your cheeks, except for what is hidden within.

ERV

Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy mouth is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate behind thy veil.

NHEB

Your lips are like scarlet thread. Your mouth is lovely. Your temples are like a piece of a pomegranate behind your veil.

SMT

As a scarlet thread thy lips, and thy speech becoming: as a piece of pomegranate, thy temples from behind thy veil.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Song of Solomon 4:3

ThylipsH8193Noun FemininearelikeathreadH2339Noun MasculineofscarletH8144Noun MasculineandthyspeechH4057Noun MasculineiscomelyH5000AdjectivethytemplesH7541Noun FemininearelikeapieceH6400Noun FeminineofapomegranateH7416Noun Masculine withinH1157PrepositionthylocksH6777Noun Feminine

Commentary for Song of Solomon 4:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Song of Solomon 4:3

Summary

Lover describes beloved's attractive lips and appearance

Event

Praising beloved's beauty

Estimated Time Period

Unknown