King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love [is] better than wine.
Complete Jewish Bible:
[She] Let him smother me with kisses from his mouth, for your love is better than wine.
Berean Standard Bible:
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine.
American Standard Version:
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth; For thy love is better than wine.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Let him kiss{H5401} me with the kisses{H5390} of his mouth{H6310}: for thy love{H1730} is better{H2896} than wine{H3196}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Song of Solomon 4:10
- How fair is thy love, my sister, [my] spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!
Isaiah 55:1
- ¶ Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Isaiah 55:2
- Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
Song of Solomon 1:4
- Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee.
Psalms 63:3
- ¶ Because thy lovingkindness [is] better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Psalms 63:5
- My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise [thee] with joyful lips:
Psalms 36:7
- How excellent [is] thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
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Commentary for Song Of Solomon 1:2
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5401
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשַׁק
Transliteration: nâshaq
Pronunciation: naw-shak'
Description: a primitive root (identical with נָשַׂק, through the idea of fastening up; compare חָזַק, חָשַׁק); to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons; armed (men), rule, kiss, that touched. - Strong's Number: H5390
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְשִׁיקָה
Transliteration: nᵉshîyqâh
Pronunciation: nesh-ee-kaw'
Description: from נָשַׁק; a kiss; kiss. - Strong's Number: H6310
There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּה
Transliteration: peh
Pronunciation: peh
Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. - Strong's Number: H1730
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דּוֹד
Transliteration: dôwd
Pronunciation: dode
Description: or (shortened) דֹּד; from an unused root meaning properly, to boil, i.e.; (figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle; (well-) beloved, father's brother, love, uncle. - Strong's Number: H2896
There are 517 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טוֹב
Transliteration: ṭôwb
Pronunciation: tobe
Description: from טוֹב; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well); beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). - Strong's Number: H3196
There are 134 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַיִן
Transliteration: yayin
Pronunciation: yah'-yin
Description: from an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication; banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber).