Song of Solomon 7:12
New International Version
Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened, and if the pomegranates are in bloom— there I will give you my love.

New Living Translation
Let us get up early and go to the vineyards to see if the grapevines have budded, if the blossoms have opened, and if the pomegranates have bloomed. There I will give you my love.

English Standard Version
let us go out early to the vineyards and see whether the vines have budded, whether the grape blossoms have opened and the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give you my love.

Berean Standard Bible
Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom—there I will give you my love.

King James Bible
Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give thee my loves.

New King James Version
Let us get up early to the vineyards; Let us see if the vine has budded, Whether the grape blossoms are open, And the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give you my love.

New American Standard Bible
“Let’s rise early and go to the vineyards; Let’s see whether the vine has grown And its buds have opened, And whether the pomegranates have bloomed. There I will give you my love.

NASB 1995
“Let us rise early and go to the vineyards; Let us see whether the vine has budded And its blossoms have opened, And whether the pomegranates have bloomed. There I will give you my love.

NASB 1977
“Let us rise early and go to the vineyards; Let us see whether the vine has budded And its blossoms have opened, And whether the pomegranates have bloomed. There I will give you my love.

Legacy Standard Bible
Let us rise early and go to the vineyards; Let us see whether the vine has flourished And its blossoms have opened, And whether the pomegranates have bloomed. There I will give you my love.

Amplified Bible
“Let us go out early to the vineyards; Let us see whether the vine has budded And its blossoms have opened, And whether the pomegranates have flowered. There I will give you my love.

Christian Standard Bible
Let’s go early to the vineyards; let’s see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give you my caresses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let’s go early to the vineyards; let’s see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give you my love.

American Standard Version
Let us get up early to the vineyards; Let us see whether the vine hath budded, And its blossom is open, And the pomegranates are in flower: There will I give thee my love.

Contemporary English Version
At dawn let's slip out and see if grapevines and fruit trees are covered with blossoms. When we are there, I will give you my love.

English Revised Version
Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see whether the vine hath budded, and its blossom be open, and the pomegranates be in flower: there will I give thee my love.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let's go to the vineyards early. Let's see if the vines have budded, if the grape blossoms have opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give you my love.

Good News Translation
We will get up early and look at the vines to see whether they've started to grow, whether the blossoms are opening and the pomegranate trees are in bloom. There I will give you my love.

International Standard Version
Let us go early to the vineyards, let us see whether the vine has budded, whether the blossom has opened, whether the pomegranates have bloomed. There I'll give you my love.

Majority Standard Bible
Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom—there I will give you my love.

NET Bible
Let us rise early to go to the vineyards, to see if the vines have budded, to see if their blossoms have opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom--there I will give you my love.

New Heart English Bible
Let's go early up to the vineyards. Let's see whether the vine has budded, its blossom is open, and the pomegranates are in flower. There I will give you my love.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourisheth, whether the tender grape appeareth, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give thee my loves.

World English Bible
Let’s go early up to the vineyards. Let’s see whether the vine has budded, its blossom is open, and the pomegranates are in flower. There I will give you my love.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
We lodge in the villages, we go early to the vineyards, "" We see if the vine has flourished, "" The sweet smelling-flower has opened. The pomegranates have blossomed, "" There I give to you my loves;

Young's Literal Translation
We lodge in the villages, we go early to the vineyards, We see if the vine hath flourished, The sweet smelling-flower hath opened. The pomegranates have blossomed, There do I give to thee my loves;

Smith's Literal Translation
We will rise early to the vineyards; we will see if the vine was fruitful, the vine blossoms opened, the pomegranates blossomed: there will I give my beloved to thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let us get up early to the vineyards, let us see if the vineyard flourish, if the flowers be ready to bring forth fruits, if the pomegranates flourish: there will I give thee my breasts.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let us go up in the morning to the vineyards; let us see if the vineyard has flourished, if the flowers are ready to bear fruit, if the pomegranates have flourished. There I will give my breasts to you.

New American Bible
Let us go early to the vineyards, and see if the vines are in bloom, If the buds have opened, if the pomegranates have blossomed; There will I give you my love.

New Revised Standard Version
let us go out early to the vineyards, and see whether the vines have budded, whether the grape blossoms have opened and the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give you my love.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let us get up early to the vineyard; let us see if the vine has budded, whether the tender shoots appear, and the pomegranates are in bloom; there will I give you my breasts.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And we shall go early into the vineyard; we will see if the vine has borne fruit and the buds have come out and the pomegranates have budded; there I shall give you my breasts
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let us get up early to the vineyards; Let us see whether the vine hath budded, Whether the vine-blossom be opened, And the pomegranates be in flower; There will I give thee my love.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let us go early into the vineyards; let us see if the vine has flowered, if the blossoms have appeared, if the pomegranates have blossomed; there will I give thee my breasts.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Admiration by the Bridegroom
11Come, my beloved, let us go to the countryside; let us spend the night among the wildflowers. 12Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom— there I will give you my love. 13The mandrakes send forth a fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, new as well as old, that I have treasured up for you, my beloved.…

Cross References
Isaiah 5:1-2
I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour!

John 15:1-5
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...

Matthew 21:33-41
Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. ...

Isaiah 27:2-3
In that day: “Sing about a fruitful vineyard. / I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it;

John 15:8-11
This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples. / As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love. / If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. ...

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.

Psalm 80:8-11
You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. / You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. / The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. ...

Mark 12:1-9
Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a wine vat, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. / At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. / But they seized the servant, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. ...

Jeremiah 31:12
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.

Joel 3:18
And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the streams of Judah will run with water, and a spring will flow from the house of the LORD to water the Valley of Acacias.

John 15:16
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Isaiah 61:11
For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden enables seed to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.

Amos 9:13-14
“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes, the sower of seed. The mountains will drip with sweet wine, with which all the hills will flow. / I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit.

Luke 13:6-9
Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. / So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ / ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. ...

Psalm 92:12-14
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,


Treasury of Scripture

Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give you my loves.

get

Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

let us see

Song of Solomon 6:11
I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley, and to see whether the vine flourished, and the pomegranates budded.

Proverbs 24:30,31
I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; …

Acts 15:36
And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.

appear

Song of Solomon 7:6
How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights!

Song of Solomon 4:16
Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.

Ecclesiastes 2:5,22
I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits: …

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Song of Solomon 7
1. a further description of the church's graces.
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Let us go early
This phrase suggests a sense of eagerness and anticipation. The Hebrew root for "early" (שָׁכַם, shakham) often implies diligence and a proactive approach. In a spiritual context, this can be seen as an encouragement for believers to seek God earnestly and with enthusiasm, prioritizing their relationship with Him above all else. The idea of going "early" also reflects the freshness and newness of God's mercies each morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).

to the vineyards
Vineyards in the Bible often symbolize abundance, blessing, and the fruitfulness of a life lived in accordance with God's will. The vineyard is a place of growth and productivity, and in the context of a relationship, it represents a space where love and commitment can flourish. Historically, vineyards were central to the agricultural and economic life of ancient Israel, underscoring the importance of nurturing what is valuable and life-giving.

to see if the vines have budded
The budding of vines is a metaphor for potential and the beginning of new life. In the Hebrew context, this imagery is rich with meaning, as it signifies hope and the promise of future fruitfulness. Spiritually, it can be seen as an invitation to examine one's life for signs of spiritual growth and readiness to bear fruit for God's kingdom. The budding vines are a reminder of the seasons of life and the importance of being attuned to God's timing.

if their blossoms have opened
Blossoms opening is a beautiful image of revelation and fulfillment. The Hebrew word for "blossoms" (נֵץ, nets) conveys the idea of something coming into full expression. This can be likened to the unfolding of God's plans and purposes in our lives. It is a call to witness and participate in the beauty of God's creation and His work in our hearts, as we open ourselves to His transformative love.

and if the pomegranates are in bloom
Pomegranates are often associated with fertility, beauty, and the richness of life in biblical literature. The blooming of pomegranates signifies a time of celebration and joy. In the context of a relationship, it represents the fullness and depth of love that is mature and life-giving. The pomegranate's many seeds also symbolize the multitude of blessings and the abundant life promised to those who walk in God's ways.

There I will give you my love
This declaration is a profound expression of commitment and intimacy. The Hebrew word for "love" (דּוֹד, dod) in this context is often used to describe the deep, covenantal love that mirrors God's love for His people. It is a love that is self-giving, sacrificial, and enduring. This phrase invites believers to reflect on the nature of true love, which is not only emotional but also an intentional act of the will, rooted in the character of God Himself.

(12) Tender grape appear.--Literally, vine blossome open. (See Note on Song of Solomon 2:13.)

My loves--i.e., caresses. LXX., as before, read "breasts."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let us go early
נַשְׁכִּ֙ימָה֙ (naš·kî·māh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 7925: To load up, to start early in the morning

to the vineyards
לַכְּרָמִ֔ים (lak·kə·rā·mîm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3754: A garden, vineyard

to see
נִרְאֶ֞ה (nir·’eh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural
Strong's 7200: To see

if
אִם (’im)
Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

the vine
הַגֶּ֙פֶן֙ (hag·ge·p̄en)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape

has budded,
פָּֽרְחָ֤ה (pā·rə·ḥāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6524: To break forth as a, bud, bloom, to spread, to fly, to flourish

if the blossom
הַסְּמָדַ֔ר (has·sə·mā·ḏar)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5563: A vine blossom, abloom

has opened,
פִּתַּ֣ח (pit·taḥ)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve

if the pomegranates are in bloom—
הָרִמּוֹנִ֑ים (hā·rim·mō·w·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7416: A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit

there
שָׁ֛ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

I will give
אֶתֵּ֥ן (’et·tên)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

you my love.
דֹּדַ֖י (dō·ḏay)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1730: To love, a love-token, lover, friend, an uncle


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