Song Of Solomon 6:2

My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.

My beloved {H1730} is gone down {H3381} into his garden {H1588}, to the beds {H6170} of spices {H1314}, to feed {H7462} in the gardens {H1588}, and to gather {H3950} lilies {H7799}.

[She] My darling went down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to pasture his flock in the gardens and to gather lilies.

My beloved has gone down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to pasture his flock in the gardens and to gather lilies.

My beloved is gone down to his garden, To the beds of spices, To feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.

Song of Solomon 6:2 presents a beautiful and confident declaration from the Shulamite woman regarding the whereabouts and activity of her beloved. Following her vivid description of him in the previous chapter, she now answers the "daughters of Jerusalem" with certainty, revealing her intimate knowledge of his movements and purpose.

Context

This verse is the Shulamite's immediate and assured response to the query of the daughters of Jerusalem in Song of Solomon 6:1, "Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whither is thy beloved turned aside? that we may seek him with thee." Her confident answer marks a shift from her previous distress and search for him after he had withdrawn (Song of Solomon 5:6). Now, she knows precisely where he is and what he is doing, highlighting the restoration and deepening of their connection. The setting is his garden, a recurring and significant motif throughout the Song of Solomon, often symbolizing a place of beauty, delight, and profound intimacy between the lovers.

Key Themes

  • Intimate Knowledge and Confidence: The Shulamite's ability to describe her beloved's precise location and activities demonstrates a deep, personal understanding and confidence in their relationship. She doesn't need to search; she knows.
  • Beauty and Delight: The imagery of "his garden," "beds of spices," and "lilies" evokes a scene of exquisite beauty, fragrance, and pleasure. The beloved is depicted in a place of cultivation and natural splendor, reflecting his character and the joy he brings.
  • Nourishment and Care: The phrase "to feed in the gardens" suggests a purpose of sustenance, tending, or enjoying the produce of the garden. "To gather lilies" implies appreciation, selection, and perhaps bringing forth the choicest blossoms, symbolizing the care and cherishing within the relationship.
  • Possession and Belonging: The emphasis on "his garden" reinforces the beloved's domain and sphere of activity, to which the Shulamite feels a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "garden," gan (גַּן), is central to the imagery in the Song of Solomon. It frequently symbolizes the beloved herself, as seen in Song of Solomon 4:12 where the beloved is called "a garden enclosed." Here, it is "his garden," suggesting a place he tends and enjoys. "Spices" (besamim - בְּשָׂמִים) refer to fragrant plants, highlighting the pleasant aromas and luxuriousness associated with the garden. "Lilies" (shoshannim - שׁוֹשַׁנִּים) are beautiful, delicate flowers often associated with purity and beauty in biblical poetry, reinforcing the aesthetic and cherished aspects of the beloved's activity.

Practical Application

For believers, this verse can offer a rich metaphor for the relationship with Christ. Just as the Shulamite knows her beloved's whereabouts and purpose, so too can we, through spiritual discernment and engagement with God's Word, understand Christ's work and presence in our lives. He is always about His Father's business, tending to His "garden" (His church, His people), nourishing and gathering those who are His. This verse encourages a confident and intimate knowledge of our spiritual Beloved, trusting in His presence and purpose, and finding delight in His beauty and care. It reminds us that our spiritual journey is not one of endless searching for a distant God, but of confident knowing and communion with a present and active Savior.

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.

  • Song Of Solomon 5:13

    His cheeks [are] as a bed of spices, [as] sweet flowers: his lips [like] lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.

  • Philippians 1:21

    ¶ For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

  • Philippians 1:23

    For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

  • Matthew 28:20

    Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

  • Isaiah 57:1

    ¶ The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come].

  • Song Of Solomon 1:7

    ¶ Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest [thy flock] to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions?

  • Song Of Solomon 1:8

    If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents.

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