Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



N What is this coming up from the wilderness
like columns of smoke,
scented with myrrh and frankincense
from every fragrant powder of the merchant?
Verse ConceptsCommerceA Time For LoveSmoke Used Poetically

Y Who is this coming up from the wilderness,
leaning on the one she loves?


W I awakened you under the apricot tree.
There your mother conceived you;
there she conceived and gave you birth.
Verse ConceptsApplesOther Supporting

N What is this coming up from the wilderness
like columns of smoke,
scented with myrrh and frankincense
from every fragrant powder of the merchant?
Verse ConceptsCommerceA Time For LoveSmoke Used Poetically

N What is this coming up from the wilderness
like columns of smoke,
scented with myrrh and frankincense
from every fragrant powder of the merchant?
Verse ConceptsCommerceA Time For LoveSmoke Used Poetically

Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;
from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.
Verse ConceptsSweet OdoursAdornment, Of BuildingsAnointing With OilArtHerbs And SpicesIvoryMyrrhPerfumePlantsStringsSmellsTrees

I’ve perfumed my bed
with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
Verse ConceptsPerfumePlantsCinnamonAttraction

During the year before each young woman’s turn to go to King Ahasuerus, the harem regulation required her to receive beauty treatments with oil of myrrh for six months and then with perfumes and cosmetics for another six months. Verse ConceptsMyrrhMarital SexFive Months And MoreOne YearMarital Sex BetweenYoung LadiesEtiquetteMonthsWomen's BeautyWomen's Rolesmakeupprocess

N What is this coming up from the wilderness
like columns of smoke,
scented with myrrh and frankincense
from every fragrant powder of the merchant?
Verse ConceptsCommerceA Time For LoveSmoke Used Poetically

His cheeks are like beds of spice,
towers of perfume.
His lips are lilies,
dripping with flowing myrrh.
Verse ConceptsLiliesFlowersCheeks