1. epi koithn mou en nuxin ezhthsa on hgaphsen h yuch mou ezhthsa auton kai ouc euron auton ekalesa auton kai ouc uphkousen mou
2. anasthsomai dh kai kuklwsw en th polei en taiV agoraiV kai en taiV plateiaiV kai zhthsw on hgaphsen h yuch mou ezhthsa auton kai ouc euron auton
3. eurosan me oi throunteV oi kuklounteV en th polei mh on hgaphsen h yuch mou eidete
4. wV mikron ote parhlqon ap' autwn ewV ou euron on hgaphsen h yuch mou ekrathsa auton kai ouk afhsw auton ewV ou eishgagon auton eiV oikon mhtroV mou kai eiV tamieion thV sullaboushV me
5. wrkisa umaV qugatereV ierousalhm en taiV dunamesin kai en taiV iscusesin tou agrou ean egeirhte kai exegeirhte thn agaphn ewV an qelhsh
6. tiV auth h anabainousa apo thV erhmou wV stelech kapnou tequmiamenh smurnan kai libanon apo pantwn koniortwn mureyou
7. idou h klinh tou salwmwn exhkonta dunatoi kuklw authV apo dunatwn israhl
8. panteV kateconteV romfaian dedidagmenoi polemon anhr romfaia autou epi mhron autou apo qambouV en nuxin
9. foreion epoihsen eautw o basileuV salwmwn apo xulwn tou libanou
10. stulouV autou epoihsen argurion kai anakliton autou cruseon epibasiV autou porfura entoV autou liqostrwton agaphn apo qugaterwn ierousalhm
11. exelqate kai idete en tw basilei salwmwn en tw stefanw w estefanwsen auton h mhthr autou en hmera numfeusewV autou kai en hmera eufrosunhV kardiaV autou
Footnotes:
3:1-4 - The beloved searches for her beloved in the night, symbolizing the search for love and meaning in times of loneliness. This search can be seen as a metaphor for the search for God in times of darkness (see also Psalm 63:1 and Matthew 5:6).
3:5-6 - The beloved expresses her commitment to love, asking that it not be wasted. This verse highlights the importance of purity and integrity in relationships, reflecting God's principles of love (see also 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and Hebrews 13:4).
3:7-8 - The beloved is described as a prince, symbolizing strength and protection. This image reinforces the security that true love provides and the figure of Christ as our protector and guide (see also Psalm 18:2 and Ephesians 6:10).
3:9-10 - Solomon's ark is mentioned, representing the glory and richness of love. This can be seen as a symbol of God's presence among His people, reflecting the beauty and importance of worship (see also 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 and Revelation 21:3).
03:11 - The beloved invites women to contemplate love, highlighting the importance of romantic love and the celebration of relationships. Valuing love and unity is a fundamental biblical principle (see also Ephesians 5:31-33 and 1 John 4:16).
Verses related to Cântico dos Cânticos, 3:
Song of Songs chapter 3 narrates the beloved's anxious search for her beloved. How are desire and reunion portrayed? This intense text describes the woman's nocturnal search through the city, culminating in the joyful meeting with her beloved. The chapter also features a royal procession, possibly symbolizing a wedding. Songs 3 addresses themes such as persistence in love, the celebration of union, and the majesty of commitment. Consider with us five biblical passages that resonate with the burning themes of this passionate chapter.
Matthew 7:7: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you." - This verse echoes the persistent search for the beloved in Song of Songs 3:1-4.
Philippians 3:8: "I count everything as loss compared with the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them as dung in order to gain Christ" - This passage reflects the supreme value attributed to the beloved in Song of Songs 3:4.
Revelation 19:7: "Let us rejoice! Let us rejoice and give Him glory! For the time has come for the marriage of the Lamb, and his bride has already made herself ready." - This verse alludes to the wedding procession described in Song of Songs 3:6-11.
Psalms 45:13-14: "In her palace the king's daughter is all decorated; his garments are woven with gold. In embroidered clothes she is led to the king" - This passage reflects the description of the bride in Song of Songs 3:6-10.
Ephesians 5:25: "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her" - This verse echoes the deep love expressed in Song of Songs 3:10-11.
FAQ:
What does the beloved do in Song of Solomon 3:1 when she seeks her beloved?
The beloved intensely searches for her beloved, expressing her desire and constant search for his presence, which symbolizes the spiritual and emotional search. (Song of Solomon 3:1)
What does the "bed" mean in Song of Solomon 3:7?
The bed represents the place of love and union, symbolizing intimacy and commitment to a relationship. (Song of Solomon 3:7)
How is the king described in Song of Solomon 3:11?
The king is depicted in great glory and majesty, symbolizing authority and royalty, but also the lover's character of nobility and love. (Song of Solomon 3:11)
What do the "bread and wine" symbolize in Song of Solomon 3:8?
The bread and wine symbolize the sustenance and joy of the relationship, where love is compared to a banquet of pleasure and satisfaction. (Song of Solomon 3:8)
What does the beloved mean by saying "do not wake me up" in Song of Solomon 3:5?
The beloved expresses the depth and intensity of her love, asking that love be lived without interruption, since love is something sacred. (Song of Solomon 3:5)
