Song Of Solomon 8:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

If she [be] a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she [be] a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar.

Complete Jewish Bible:

If she is a wall, we will build on her a palace of silver; and if she is a door, we will enclose her with panels of cedar.

Berean Standard Bible:

If she is a wall, we will build a tower of silver upon her. If she is a door, we will enclose her with panels of cedar.

American Standard Version:

If she be a wall, We will build upon her a turret of silver: And if she be a door, We will inclose her with boards of cedar.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

If she be a wall{H2346}, we will build{H1129} upon her a palace{H2918} of silver{H3701}: and if she be a door{H1817}, we will inclose{H6696} her with boards{H3871} of cedar{H730}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Isaiah 58:12

  • And [they that shall be] of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

1 Corinthians 3:10

  • According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

1 Corinthians 3:12

  • Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;

Ephesians 2:20

  • And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone];

Ephesians 2:22

  • In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

Isaiah 61:4

  • ¶ And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.

Zechariah 6:12

  • And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name [is] The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD:

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Commentary for Song Of Solomon 8:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H2346
    There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חוֹמָה
    Transliteration: chôwmâh
    Pronunciation: kho-maw'
    Description: feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection; wall, walled.
  2. Strong's Number: H1129
    There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בָּנָה
    Transliteration: bânâh
    Pronunciation: baw-naw'
    Description: a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively); (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely.
  3. Strong's Number: H2918
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: טִירָה
    Transliteration: ṭîyrâh
    Pronunciation: tee-raw'
    Description: feminine of (an equivalent to) טוּר; a wall; hence, a fortress or a hamlet; (goodly) castle, habitation, palace, row.
  4. Strong's Number: H3701
    There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כֶּסֶף
    Transliteration: keçeph
    Pronunciation: keh'-sef
    Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling).
  5. Strong's Number: H1817
    There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דֶּלֶת
    Transliteration: deleth
    Pronunciation: deh'-leth
    Description: from דָּלָה; something swinging, i.e. the valve of adoor; door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3).
  6. Strong's Number: H6696
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צוּר
    Transliteration: tsûwr
    Pronunciation: tsoor
    Description: a primitive root; to cramp, i.e. confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile); adversary, assault, beset, besiege, bind (up), cast, distress, fashion, fortify, inclose, lay siege, put up in bags.
  7. Strong's Number: H3871
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לוּחַ
    Transliteration: lûwach
    Pronunciation: loo'-akh
    Description: or לֻחַ; from a primitive root; probably meaning to glisten; a tablet (as polished), of stone, wood or metal; board, plate, table.
  8. Strong's Number: H730
    There are 466 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֶרֶז
    Transliteration: ʼerez
    Pronunciation: eh-rez'
    Description: from אָרַז; a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots); cedar (tree).