Song of Songs 1:4

The bride yearns to be drawn near to her beloved king and to rejoice in his love, joined by others who praise him. It expresses glad, wholehearted devotion.

Cross-references · 36

• Hos 11:4I led them with cords of kindness, with ropes of love; I lifted the yoke from their necks and bent down to feed them.
• John 6:44“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.
• Ps 45:14–15In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.
• John 12:32And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”
• Jer 31:3The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.
• John 14:2–3In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
• Zech 9:9Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
• Luke 2:10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
• Isa 45:25In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.
• Luke 22:19And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
• Isa 63:7I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.
• Song 3:4I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held him and would not let go until I had brought him to my mother’s house, to the chamber of the one who conceived me.
• Matt 25:10But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
• Heb 12:1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
• Song 1:2–3Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine.
• Isa 25:8He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.
• Ps 149:2Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.
• Isa 61:3to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
• Ps 63:5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
• Eph 2:6And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
• Ps 111:4He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
• Ps 42:4These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise.
• John 21:15–17When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
• Song 2:3–5Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.
• Ps 119:32I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.
• Ps 103:1–2Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.
• Zeph 3:14Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
• 1 Cor 11:23–26For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread,
• Ps 119:60I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.
• Ps 48:9Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.
• Eph 6:24Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
• Phil 3:3For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—
• Phil 2:12–13Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
• 1 Pet 1:8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
• Phil 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
• Ps 98:4–9Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!

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