Song of Solomon 2:2
New International Version
Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the young women.

New Living Translation
Like a lily among thistles is my darling among young women. Young Woman

English Standard Version
As a lily among brambles, so is my love among the young women.

Berean Standard Bible
Like a lily among the thorns is my darling among the maidens.

King James Bible
As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

New King James Version
Like a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.

New American Standard Bible
“Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the young women.”

NASB 1995
“Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens.”

NASB 1977
“Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens.”

Legacy Standard Bible
“Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the daughters.”

Amplified Bible
“Like the lily among the thorns, So are you, my darling, among the maidens.”

Christian Standard Bible
Like a lily among thorns, so is my darling among the young women. Woman

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Like a lily among thorns, so is my darling among the young women. W

American Standard Version
As a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.

Contemporary English Version
My darling, when compared with other young women, you are a lily among thorns.

English Revised Version
As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Like a lily among thorns, so is my true love among the young women.

Good News Translation
Like a lily among thorns is my darling among women.

International Standard Version
Like a lily among thorns, so is my darling among the young women.

Majority Standard Bible
Like a lily among the thorns is my darling among the maidens.

NET Bible
Like a lily among the thorns, so is my darling among the maidens.

New Heart English Bible
As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

Webster's Bible Translation
As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

World English Bible
As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
So [is] my friend among the daughters!

Young's Literal Translation
So is my friend among the daughters!

Smith's Literal Translation
As the lily between thorns, so is my friend between the daughters.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Groom: Like a lily among the thorns, so is my loved one among the daughters.

New American Bible
Like a lily among thorns, so is my friend among women.

New Revised Standard Version
As a lily among brambles, so is my love among maidens.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Like the lilies among thorns, so is my beloved among the daughters.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Like lilies among thorns, so is my intimate woman among the daughters
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
As a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
As a lily among thorns, so is my companion among the daughters.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Bride's Admiration
1I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley. 2Like a lily among the thorns is my darling among the maidens. 3Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.…

Cross References
Psalm 45:13
All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.

Proverbs 31:29
“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Hosea 14:5-7
I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. / His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. / They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

1 Peter 3:3-4
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

Revelation 19:7-8
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

John 15:19
If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.

Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Philippians 2:15
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

Isaiah 62:3-5
You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God. / No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. / For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.

Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”


Treasury of Scripture

As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.

Isaiah 55:13
Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

Matthew 6:28,29
And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: …

Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

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10. and calling of the church
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Like a lily
The "lily" in this context is often associated with purity, beauty, and grace. In Hebrew, the word for lily is "שׁוֹשַׁנָּה" (shoshannah), which can refer to a variety of flowers, but traditionally symbolizes purity and divine love. The lily's delicate nature and striking appearance make it a fitting metaphor for the beloved's unique beauty and virtue. In the broader biblical context, lilies are mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:28) as a symbol of God's provision and care, further emphasizing the beloved's preciousness and the divine favor upon her.

among the thorns
Thorns are often symbolic of hardship, sin, and the fallen state of the world. In Genesis 3:18, thorns are part of the curse upon the ground after the Fall, representing the challenges and struggles of life. The contrast between the lily and the thorns highlights the beloved's exceptional nature and purity amidst a world marred by sin and imperfection. This imagery suggests that the beloved stands out in her righteousness and beauty, untouched by the corruption around her, much like the Church is called to be in the world but not of it (John 17:16).

so is my darling
The term "darling" is translated from the Hebrew word "רַעְיָתִי" (ra'ayati), which conveys a deep sense of affection and endearment. It is a term of intimate love and personal connection, indicating a special bond between the speaker and the beloved. This reflects the personal and covenantal relationship between Christ and His Church, where the Church is cherished and valued above all others. The use of "darling" underscores the exclusivity and depth of the love being expressed.

among the maidens
The "maidens" refer to other young women, highlighting the beloved's distinctiveness and superiority in the eyes of the speaker. In the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, maidens were often seen as symbols of potential and promise. However, the beloved is set apart from them, much like the Church is set apart from the world. This phrase emphasizes the idea of being chosen and favored, resonating with the biblical theme of God's people being a chosen generation, a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9).

(2) Among the daughters--i.e., among other maidens.

Verse 2. - As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. The king responds, taking up the lovely simile and giving it a very apt and charming turn, "My love is beyond comparison the chief and all around her are not worthy of notice beside her." The meaning is not thorns on the tree itself. The word would be different in that case. Rather it is thorn plants or bushes (choach); see 2 Kings 14:9. The daughters; i.e. the young damsels. The word "son" or "daughter" was commonly so used in Hebrew, the idea being that of simplicity, innocence, and gentleness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Like a lily
כְּשֽׁוֹשַׁנָּה֙ (kə·šō·wō·šan·nāh)
Preposition-k | Noun - common singular
Strong's 7799: A lily, as a, flower of architectural ornament, a, trumpet

among
בֵּ֣ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

the thorns
הַחוֹחִ֔ים (ha·ḥō·w·ḥîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2336: Briar, bramble, hook, ring, fetter

is my darling
רַעְיָתִ֖י (ra‘·yā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7474: A female associate

among
בֵּ֥ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

the maidens.
הַבָּנֽוֹת׃ (hab·bā·nō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 1323: A daughter


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