Song of Solomon 6:12
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New International Version (©1984)
Before I realized it, my desire set me among the royal chariots of my people.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"Before I was aware, my soul set me Over the chariots of my noble people."

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
I did not know that I had become like the chariots of my noble people.

King James Bible
Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib.

American King James Version
Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib.

American Standard Version
Before I was aware, my soul set me Among the chariots of my princely people.

Bible in Basic English
Before I was conscious of it, ...

Douay-Rheims Bible
I knew not: my soul troubled me for the chariots of Aminadab.

Darby Bible Translation
Before I was aware, My soul set me upon the chariots of my willing people.

English Revised Version
Or ever I was aware, my soul set me among the chariots of my princely people.

Webster's Bible Translation
Or ere I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib.

World English Bible
Without realizing it, my desire set me with my royal people's chariots. Friends

Young's Literal Translation
I knew not my soul, It made me -- chariots of my people Nadib.

Geneva Study Bible

{g} Before I was aware, my soul made me {h} like the chariots of Amminadib.

(g) I found nothing but rebellion.

(h) Or, Set me on the chariots of my willing people.

Wesley's Notes

6:12 Or ever - I was surprized with a vehement desire of my spouse, which is to be understood figuratively, and so as to agree with the majesty and omnisciency of Christ. Ammi - nadib - Eager in my desire, and swift in my motion towards the church. Ammi - nadib is supposed to be some eminent charioteer then well known, and famous for his speed in driving chariots.

King James Translators' Notes

Or ever...: Heb. I knew not

made...: or, set me on the chariots of my willing people

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

12. Sudden outpourings of the Spirit on Pentecost (Ac 2:1-13), while the Church was using the means (answering to "the garden," So 6:11; Joh 3:8).

Ammi-nadib-supposed to me one proverbial for swift driving. Similarly (So 1:9). Rather, "my willing people" (Ps 110:3). A willing chariot bore a "willing people"; or Nadib is the Prince, Jesus Christ (Ps 68:17). She is borne in a moment into His presence (Eph 2:6).

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

6:11-13 In retirement and in meditation the Christian character is formed and perfected. But not in the retirement of the idle, the self-indulgent, or the trifler. When the Christian is released from the discharge of his duties in life, the world has no attractions for him. His prayer is, that all things belonging to the Spirit may live and grow within him, and around him. Such are the interesting cares and employments of him whom the world wrongly deems unhappy, and lost to his true interests. In humility and self-abasement, the humble Christian would turn away from the sight of all; but the Lord delights to honour him. Chiefly, however, may the reference be to the ministering angels who shall be sent for the soul of the Christian. Their approach may startle, but the departing soul shall find the Lord its strength and its portion for ever. The church is called the Shulamite: the word signifies perfection and peace; not in herself, but in Christ, in whom she is complete, through his righteousness; and has peace, which he made for her through his blood, and gives unto her by his Spirit.


Song of Solomon 6:11 "I went down to the orchard of nut trees To see the blossoms of the valley, To see whether the vine had budded Or the pomegranates had bloomed.
Song of Solomon 6:13 "Come back, come back, O Shulammite; Come back, come back, that we may gaze at you!" "Why should you gaze at the Shulammite, As at the dance of the two companies? (NASB ©1995)

Aware Chariot Chariots Conscious Desire Ere Friends Nadib Noble People's Prince Princely Realized Realizing Royal Soul Willing


Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib.

or ever I was aware Jer 31:18-20 Ho 11:8,9 Lu 15:20

made me like or set me on

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