Song of Solomon 4:6

Translations

Modern

Before the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will make my way to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of frankincense.

Traditional

Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.

Literal

Until the day breathes, and the shadows flee, I will go my way to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.

Latin

Donec aspiret dies, et inclinentur umbræ, vadam ad montem myrrhæ, et ad collem thuris.

Original

Hebrew

English

Before the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will make my way to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of frankincense.

Notes

Song of Solomon 4:6

After mentioning the breasts in the previous verse, the man's exclamation about hurrying to the mountain of myrrh and hill of frankincense shows his desire to be close to this beautiful woman.

Song of Solomon 4:1–5:1

The marriage is now complete.
This poem is the first "descriptive poem" in the book (see also Song of Solomon 5:10–16; 6:4–6; 7:2–8). Scholars often call these poems by the Arabic term wasf (meaning "description"). These poems are similar to songs sung at modern Arabic weddings. They are preludes to sexual intimacy. In describing physical beauty, they often start at the head and move downward.

Theme notes and profiles

Human Sexuality

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Glossary

Beauty Frankincense Incense Perfume Song of Solomon

Topics

Incense: Called Frankincense Mountains: Abounded With: Spices Myrrh: A Product of the Land of Canaan

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