 | Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the maidens. |
 | As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. |
 | Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens. |
| Song of Solomon 2:2 |
Commentary
Solomon tells his love that she stands out from amongst other women, who are less deserving of his praise and affection, as much as a lily stands out from amongst the thorns.Did you know?
Scripture mentions the lily more often than any other type of flower.
Packer, J., Tenney, M. C., & White, W. (1997, c1995). Nelson's illustrated manners and customs of the Bible (251). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.