Song of Solomon 1:17

“The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.”

"The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir." - Song of Solomon 1:17
Commentary

What does Song of Solomon 1:17 mean?

Song of Solomon 1:17 (KJV) reads, "The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir." This verse is part of a love song between King Solomon and his beloved bride, and it is often interpreted allegorically as a representation of the love between God and His people, and…

Read full commentaryDevotional

The Beauty of a Well-Built Home

**The Beauty of a Well-Built Home** *"The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir." (Song of Solomon 1:17 KJV)* The poetic imagery in the Song of Solomon is rich and sensual, reflecting the deep intimacy and love shared between the bride and groom. In this…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer for Strong Foundations

Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the beautiful imagery found within the pages of Your Word, particularly in the Song of Solomon, where it states, “The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.” (Song of Solomon 1:17 KJV). This verse…

Read prayer

Artwork for Song of Solomon 1:17

See all →
Song of Solomon 1:17 - "The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir."
Songs of Solomon 1:2
Song of Solomon 1:4
Song of Solomon 1:4
Song of Solomon 1:1 - "The song of songs, which is Solomon's."
1 Songs of Solomon 1:1
1 songs of Solomon 1:2
"The song of songs, which is Solomon's." - Song of Solomon 1:1
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 1:12 - "¶ While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof."
Song of Solomon 1:11 - "We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver."
Song of Solomon 1:5 - "I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon."
Song of Solomon 1:15 - "Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes."
Song of Solomon 1:9 - "I have compared thee, O my love, to a company of horses in Pharaoh's chariots."
Song of Solomon 1:14 - "My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of En-gedi."
Song of Solomon 1:16 - "Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green."
Song of Solomon 1:13 - "A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts."
Song of Solomon 1:10 - "Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold."
Song of Solomon 2:3
Song of Solomon 2:15
Song of Solomon 2:15
Song of Solomon 5:11
Song of Solomon 1:2 - "Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine."
Song of Solomon 1:3 - "Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee."
"We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver." - Song of Solomon 1:11
"I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon." - Song of Solomon 1:5
"Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold." - Song of Solomon 1:10
"¶ While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof." - Song of Solomon 1:12
Song of Solomon 2:1 - "I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys."