Song of Solomon 5:13 Meaning and Explanation
“His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →His face emanates fragrance and beauty—cheeks fragrant as spices, lips as lilies dripping with myrrh.
The Context of Song of Solomon 5:13
She describes his face, emphasizing fragrance.
What Does Song of Solomon 5:13 Mean?
A bed of spices is a garden of fragrance—precious, cultivated, and intentional. His cheeks are not merely beautiful to see but aromatic to experience; beauty here engages multiple senses. The sweet flowers reinforce the garden image and the abundance of fragrance surrounding him.
His lips are lilies—white, tender, and delicate—yet they drip with myrrh, the bitter-sweet resin of covenant and sacrifice. His words, then, carry both beauty and the costly commitment that true love requires. He is not merely ornamental but substantive in his affection.
Song of Solomon 5:13 in the Original Language
myrrh (מר, mor) — reappears here, binding his words to the theme of precious, costly devotion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Solomon 5:13
What does Song of Solomon 5:13 mean?
His face emanates fragrance and beauty—cheeks fragrant as spices, lips as lilies dripping with myrrh.
What is the context of Song of Solomon 5:13?
She describes his face, emphasizing fragrance.