Song of Solomon 1:13
My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh,that lies between my breasts.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.
In Context
12While the king sat at his table,my perfume spread its fragrance.
14My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossomsfrom the vineyards of En Gedi.Lover
Cross References
Genesis 43:11Their father, Israel, said to them, "If it must be so, then do this. Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;
Song of Solomon 2:7I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem,by the roes, or by the hinds of the field,that you not stir up, nor awaken love,until it so desires.
Song of Solomon 4:6Until the day is cool, and the shadows flee away,I will go to the mountain of myrrh,to the hill of frankincense.
Song of Solomon 5:1I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride.I have gathered my myrrh with my spice;I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey;I have drunk my wine with my milk.FriendsEat, friends!Drink, yes, drink abundantly, beloved.Beloved
Song of Solomon 5:13His cheeks are like a bed of spices with towers of perfumes.His lips are like lilies, dropping liquid myrrh.
John 19:39Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds.
Matthew Henry on Song of Solomon 1:13-17
Conference between Christ and His Church. 12 While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof. 13 A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts. 14 My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi. 15 Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes. 16 Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green. 17 The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir. Here… Read the whole commentary →