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Close still life of fragrant nard, a closed myrrh sachet on folded linen, and henna blossoms beside vineyard fruit.
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Song of Songs 1:12-14

Myrrh and Henna

Love Better Than Wine · Song of Songs 1

Story guide: The woman describes her beloved through scents she wants to keep close: nard, myrrh, and henna blossoms. Notice the small sachet and fragrant plants gathered on the linen. The still life makes intimacy visible through treasured objects, helping you read these images as affectionate comparisons rather than a description of his appearance.

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12While the king was at his table, my nard gave its fragrance.

13My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh; he spends the night between my breasts.

14My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En-gedi.

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