Song of Solomon 1:17
“The beames of our house are Cedar, and our rafters of firre.”
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Song of Solomon 1:17 Context
15Behold, thou art faire, my loue: behold, thou art faire, thou hast doues eyes. 16Behold, thou art faire, my beloued; yea pleasant: also our bedde is greene. 17The beames of our house are Cedar, and our rafters of firre.
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Other Translations for Song of Solomon 1:17
The beams of our house [are] cedar, [and] our rafters of fir.
- King James Version
"The beams of our houses are cedars, Our rafters, cypresses.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The beams of our house are cedars, `And' our rafters are firs.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Cedar-trees are the pillars of our house; and our boards are made of fir-trees.
- Basic English Bible
The beams of our houses are cedars, Our rafters are cypresses.
- Darby Bible
The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.
- Webster's Bible
The beams of our house are cedars. Our rafters are firs. Beloved
- World English Bible
The beams of our houses [are] cedars, Our rafters [are] firs, I [am] a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys!
- Youngs Literal Bible
The beams of our houses are cedars, and our panels are cypresses.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Song of Solomon 1:17
1:17 Cedar - Not only strong, but also fragrant and delightful. Cypress - Which also was strong and fragrant, and therefore suits well with cedar.