Song of Solomon 8:9 Parallel Translations

If she is a wall, we will build a silver barrier around her. If she is a door, we will barricade her with cedar boards.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she be a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar.

ASV:

If she be a wall, We will build upon her a turret of silver: And if she be a door, We will inclose her with boards of cedar.

BBE:

If she is a wall, we will make on her a strong base of silver; and if she is a door, we will let her be shut up with cedar-wood.

DBY:

If she be a wall, We will build upon her a turret of silver; And if she be a door, We will enclose her with boards of cedar.

ERV:

If she be a wall, we will build upon her a turret of silver: and if she be a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar.

JPS:

If she be a wall, we will build upon her a turret of silver; and if she be a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar.

WBS:

If she is a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she is a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar.

WEB:

If she is a wall, we will build on her a turret of silver. if she is a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar.

YLT:

If she is a wall, we build by her a palace of silver. And if she is a door, We fashion by her board-work of cedar.

Song of Solomon 8:9 Cross References

XREF:

1 Kings 6:15 Then he built the walls of the house on the inside with boards of cedar; from the floor of the house to the ceiling he overlaid the walls on the inside with wood, and he overlaid the floor of the house with boards of cypress. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

8:9 {f} If she [is] a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she [is] a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar.
(f) If she is sure and fast, she is fit for her husband to dwell in.

WES:

8:9 If - This seems to be Christ's answer to the foregoing question of the Jewish church. Christ engages himself to provide for her, as suits best with her condition. If the Gentiles when they are converted shall be like a wall, strong and firm in faith; We, my Father, and I, and the Holy Ghost, as the principal builders, and my ministers as workers with, and under us, will build upon her a palace of silver, will add more strength and beauty to her, will enlarge and adorn her; and if she be as a door, which is weaker than a wall; if she be weak in faith, yet we will not therefore reject her, but we will inclose or (as many others render the word) strengthen or fortify her with boards of cedar, which are not only beautiful, but also strong and durable.

MHC:

8:8-12 The church pleads for the Gentiles, who then had not the word of God, nor the means of grace. Those who are brought to Christ themselves, should contrive what they may do to help others to him. Babes in Christ are always seen among Christians, and the welfare of their weak brethren is an object of continual prayer with the stronger believers. If the beginning of this work were likened to a wall built upon Him the precious Foundation and Corner-stone, then the Gentile church would become as a palace for the great King, built of solid silver. If the first preaching of the gospel were as the making a door through the wall of partition, that door should be lasting, as cased with boards of durable cedar. She shall be carefully and effectually protected, enclosed so as to receive no damage. The church is full of care for those yet uncalled. Christ says, I will do all that is necessary to be done for them. See with what satisfaction we should look back upon the times and seasons, when we were in his eyes as those that find favour. Our hearts are our vineyards, which we must keep with all diligence. To Christ, and to his praise, all our fruits must be dedicated. All that work for Christ, work for themselves, and shall be unspeakable gainers by it.

CONC:

Barricade Base Battlement Boards Board-work Build Cedar Cedar-wood Door Enclose Fashion Inclose Palace Panels Planks Shut Silver Strong Towers Turret Wall

Barricade Base Battlement Beloved Boards Build Cedar Door Enclose Fashion Palace Panels Planks Shut Silver Strong Towers Wall

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