1. ἐπὶ κοίτην μου ἐν νυξὶν ἐζήτησα ὃν ἠγάπησεν ἡ ψυχή μου ἐζήτησα αὐτὸν καὶ οὐχ εὗρον αὐτόν ἐκάλεσα αὐτόν καὶ οὐχ ὑπήκουσέν μου
2. ἀναστήσομαι δὴ καὶ κυκλώσω ἐν τῇ πόλει ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς καὶ ἐν ταῖς πλατείαις καὶ ζητήσω ὃν ἠγάπησεν ἡ ψυχή μου ἐζήτησα αὐτὸν καὶ οὐχ εὗρον αὐτόν
3. εὕροσάν με οἱ τηροῦντες οἱ κυκλοῦντες ἐν τῇ πόλει μὴ ὃν ἠγάπησεν ἡ ψυχή μου εἴδετε
4. ὡς μικρὸν ὅτε παρῆλθον ἀπ’ αὐτῶν ἕως οὗ εὗρον ὃν ἠγάπησεν ἡ ψυχή μου ἐκράτησα αὐτὸν καὶ οὐκ ἀφήσω αὐτόν ἕως οὗ εἰσήγαγον αὐτὸν εἰς οἶκον μητρός μου καὶ εἰς ταμίειον τῆς συλλαβούσης με
5. ὥρκισα ὑμᾶς θυγατέρες Ιερουσαλημ ἐν ταῖς δυνάμεσιν καὶ ἐν ταῖς ἰσχύσεσιν τοῦ ἀγροῦ ἐὰν ἐγείρητε καὶ ἐξεγείρητε τὴν ἀγάπην ἕως ἂν θελήσῃ
6. τίς αὕτη ἡ ἀναβαίνουσα ἀπὸ τῆς ἐρήμου ὡς στελέχη καπνοῦ τεθυμιαμένη σμύρναν καὶ λίβανον ἀπὸ πάντων κονιορτῶν μυρεψοῦ
7. ἰδοὺ ἡ κλίνη τοῦ Σαλωμων ἑξήκοντα δυνατοὶ κύκλῳ αὐτῆς ἀπὸ δυνατῶν Ισραηλ
8. πάντες κατέχοντες ῥομφαίαν δεδιδαγμένοι πόλεμον ἀνὴρ ῥομφαία αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ μηρὸν αὐτοῦ ἀπὸ θάμβους ἐν νυξίν
9. φορεῖον ἐποίησεν ἑαυτῷ ὁ βασιλεὺς Σαλωμων ἀπὸ ξύλων τοῦ Λιβάνου
10. στύλους αὐτοῦ ἐποίησεν ἀργύριον καὶ ἀνάκλιτον αὐτοῦ χρύσεον ἐπίβασις αὐτοῦ πορφυρᾶ ἐντὸς αὐτοῦ λιθόστρωτον ἀγάπην ἀπὸ θυγατέρων Ιερουσαλημ
11. ἐξέλθατε καὶ ἴδετε ἐν τῷ βασιλεῖ Σαλωμων ἐν τῷ στεφάνῳ ᾧ ἐστεφάνωσεν αὐτὸν ἡ μήτηρ αὐτοῦ ἐν ἡμέρᾳ νυμφεύσεως αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐν ἡμέρᾳ εὐφροσύνης καρδίας αὐτοῦ
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)
