I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
I've perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.
I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, with aloes, and with cinnamon.
I have perfumed my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Psalms 45:8
All thy garments [smell] of myrrh, and aloes, [and] cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. -
Song Of Solomon 4:13
Thy plants [are] an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard, -
Song Of Solomon 4:14
Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices: -
Exodus 30:23
Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred [shekels], and of sweet cinnamon half so much, [even] two hundred and fifty [shekels], and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty [shekels], -
Song Of Solomon 3:6
¶ Who [is] this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant? -
Isaiah 57:7
Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice. -
Isaiah 57:9
And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase [thyself even] unto hell.
Commentary on Proverbs 7:17 (KJV)
The verse Proverbs 7:17 is part of a vivid cautionary tale presented by a father to his son, warning against the dangers of sexual immorality and the allure of the "strange woman" or adulteress. In this particular verse, the woman herself speaks, describing the enticing atmosphere she has created to ensnare her victim.
Context
This verse is embedded within Proverbs chapter 7, a dramatic narrative illustrating the deceptive and destructive nature of temptation. The preceding verses (Proverbs 7:10-16) describe her brazen appearance and cunning invitation. Here, she details the sensual preparations she has made to lure the unsuspecting young man. The entire chapter serves as a stark contrast between the path of wisdom and the perilous path of folly and sin.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew words for "myrrh" (mōr), "aloes" (ʼahālōṯ), and "cinnamon" (qinnāmôn) refer to highly prized aromatic substances. Myrrh was a fragrant resin often used in perfumes, embalming, and anointing oils (e.g., John 19:39). Aloes, in this context, likely refers to a fragrant wood from the aquilaria tree, known for its sweet aroma when burned. Cinnamon was a sought-after spice and perfume. The combination of these specific scents would have created a rich, heady, and unmistakably sensual aroma, designed to be deeply intoxicating.
Practical Application
Proverbs 7:17 offers timeless warnings for believers today: