Song of Solomon 4:12

“A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.”

"A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed." - Song of Solomon 4:12
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What does Song of Solomon 4:12 mean?

Song of Solomon 4:12 (KJV) "A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed." The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible that is known for its poetic and romantic language. It is traditionally…

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The Enclosed Garden: A Reflection on Sacredness and Intimacy

In the poetic verses of the Song of Solomon, we encounter the profound beauty and complexity of love. The verse, "A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed" (Song of Solomon 4:12 KJV), invites us into an intimate exploration of…

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A Prayer for Divine Protection and Nurturing Love

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is filled with gratitude and reverence for the profound beauty of Your designs for love and intimacy as expressed in the sacred text of Scripture. I am reminded of the words from Song of Solomon 4:12, where it is written, "A…

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Song of Solomon 4:12 - "A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed."
Song of Solomon 1:4
Song of Solomon 3:4
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Song of Solomon 4:13 - "Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard,"
Song of Solomon 4:7 - "Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee."
Song of Solomon 4:15 - "A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon."
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Song of Solomon 4:5 - "Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies."
Song of Solomon 4:14 - "Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:"
"Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee." - Song of Solomon 4:7
"A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon." - Song of Solomon 4:15
Song of Solomon 8:12 - "My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: thou, O Solomon, must have a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred."
Song of Solomon 5:12 - "His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set."
Song of Solomon 6:12 - "Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib."
Song of Solomon 4:6 - "Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense."
Song of Solomon 1:12 - "¶ While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof."
Song of Solomon 4:3 - "Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks."
"Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard," - Song of Solomon 4:13
"A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon." - Song of Solomon 4:15
Song of Solomon 4:4 - "Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men."
Song of Solomon 4:9 - "Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck."
Song of Solomon 2:4 - "He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love."
Song of Solomon 2:12 - "The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;"
Song of Solomon 1:1 - "The song of songs, which is Solomon's."
Song of Songs 4:12
Song of Solomon 5:4 - "My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my bowels were moved for him."
Song of Solomon 6:4 - "¶ Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners."