Song of Solomon 3:8 Parallel Translations

All of them are skilled in using swords, experienced in combat. Each one has his sword at his side and guards against the terrors of the night.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.

ASV:

They all handle the sword, and are expert in war: Every man hath his sword upon his thigh, Because of fear in the night.

BBE:

All of them armed with swords, trained in war; every man has his sword at his side, because of fear in the night.

DBY:

They all hold the sword, Experts in war; Each hath his sword upon his thigh Because of alarm in the nights.

ERV:

They all handle the sword, and are expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh, because of fear in the night.

JPS:

They all handle the sword, and are expert in war; every man hath his sword upon his thigh, because of dread in the night.

WBS:

They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.

WEB:

They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.

YLT:

All of them holding sword, taught of battle, Each his sword by his thigh, for fear at night.

Song of Solomon 3:8 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 45:3 Gird Your sword on Your thigh, O Mighty One, In Your splendor and Your majesty!

Psalm 91:5 You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Or of the arrow that flies by day;

Jeremiah 50:9 "For behold, I am going to arouse and bring up against Babylon A horde of great nations from the land of the north, And they will draw up their battle lines against her; From there she will be taken captive. Their arrows will be like an expert warrior Who does not return empty-handed. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

3:8 They all hold swords, [being] expert in war: every man [hath] his sword upon his thigh because of fear {g} in the night.
(g) He alludes to the watch which kept the temple.

WES:

3:8 Every man - Is prepared and ready to fight, to prevent those dangers which are frequent in the night season. The night may denote the whole time of this life, which may well be called night in respect of that ignorance and error wherewith it is attended, (as the future life is compared to day) this life being the only time wherein such a guard is necessary.

MHC:

3:6-11 A wilderness is an emblem of the world; the believer comes out of it when he is delivered from the love of its sinful pleasures and pursuits, and refuses to comply with its customs and fashions, to seek happiness in communion with the Saviour. A poor soul shall come up, at last, under the conduct of the Comforter; like a cloud of incense ascending from the altar, or the smoke of the burnt-offerings. This signifies pious and devout affections, and the mounting of the soul heaven-ward. The believer is filled with the graces of God's Spirit; his devotions now are very lively. These graces and comforts are from the heavenly Canaan. He, who is the Peace of his people, the King of the heavenly Zion, has provided for the safe conveyance of his redeemed through the wilderness of this world. The bed, or palanquin, was contrived for rest and easy conveyance, but its beauty and magnificence showed the quality of its owner. The church is well guarded; more are with her than are against her: believers, when they repose in Christ, and with him, though they have their fears in the night, are yet safe. The chariot here denotes the covenant of redemption, the way of our salvation. This is that work of Christ, which makes him loved and admired in the eyes of believers. It is framed and contrived, both for the glory of Christ, and for the comfort of believers; it is well ordered in all things and sure. The blood of the covenant, that rich purple, is the cover of this chariot, by which believers are sheltered from the wind and storms of Divine wrath, and the troubles of this world; but the midst of it is that love of Christ which passes knowledge, this is for believers to repose upon. Christ, in his gospel, manifests himself. Take special notice of his crown. Applying this to Christ, it speaks the honour put upon him, and his power and dominion.

CONC:

Alarm Alarms Armed Battle Dread Experienced Expert Experts Fear Girt Guarding Handle Hold Holding Nights Prepared Sword Swords Taught Terrors Thigh Trained War Wielders

Alarm Armed Battle Dread Experienced Expert Fear Girt Guarding Handle Hold Holding Night Nights Prepared Side Sword Swords Terrors Thigh War Wearing

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