Song of Solomon 1:3
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
"Your oilsשְׁמָנֶ֣יךָ
(she·ma·nei·cha)
8081: fat, oilfrom shamen
have a pleasingטֹובִ֔ים
(to·v·vim,)
2896a: pleasant, agreeable, goodfrom tob
fragrance,לְרֵ֙יחַ֙
(le·rei·ach)
7381b: scent, odorfrom the same as ruach
Your nameשְׁמֶ֑ךָ
(she·me·cha;)
8034: a nameof uncertain derivation
is [like] purified 
 
7385a: to make empty, empty outa prim. root
oil;שֶׁ֖מֶן
(she·men)
8081: fat, oilfrom shamen
Thereforeעַל־
(al-)
5921: upon, above, overfrom alah
the maidensעֲלָמֹ֥ות
(a·la·mo·vt)
5959: a young woman, a virginfem. of elem
loveאֲהֵבֽוּךָ׃
(a·he·vu·cha.)
157: to lovea prim. root
you. 
 
  


















KJV Lexicon
Because of the savour
reyach  (ray'-akh)
odor (as if blown) -- savour, scent, smell.
of thy good
towb  (tobe)
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun
ointments
shemen  (sheh'-men)
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness -- anointing, fat (things), fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, + pine.
thy name
shem  (shame)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character -- + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
is as ointment
shemen  (sheh'-men)
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness -- anointing, fat (things), fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, + pine.
poured forth
ruwq  (rook)
to pour out, i.e. empty -- arm, cast out, draw (out), (make) empty, pour forth (out).
therefore do the virgins
`almah  (al-maw')
a lass (as veiled or private) -- damsel, maid, virgin.
love
'ahab  (aw-hab')
to have affection for (sexually or otherwise) -- (be-)love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend.
thee
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
"Your oils have a pleasing fragrance, Your name is like purified oil; Therefore the maidens love you.

King James Bible
Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fragrance of your perfume is intoxicating; your name is perfume poured out. No wonder young women adore you.

International Standard Version
The fragrance of your perfumed oil is wonderful. Your name is perfume poured out. Therefore the young women love you.

NET Bible
The fragrance of your colognes is delightful; your name is like the finest perfume. No wonder the young women adore you!

GOD'S WORD® Translation
better than the fragrance of cologne. (Cologne should be named after you.) No wonder the young women love you!

King James 2000 Bible
Because of the fragrance of your good ointments your name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love you.
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