Song of Solomon 7
AOSNSong of Solomon 7:1-5
The man praises the woman's dancing feet and then admires her body up to her flowing hair (Song of Solomon 7:1–5).
This daighter of the prince might not be from a royal family, but the man sees her as equal to royalty.
Song of Solomon 7:2
Your waist is a mound of wheat encircled by the lilies: The man is describing either the woman's smoothly rounded belly or her pubic area.
Song of Solomon 7:4
pools of Heshbon by the gate of Bath-rabbim: The pools of Heshbon, created by a brook, are still visible today near the ruins of Heshbon on the east coast of the Dead Sea.
the tower of Lebanon likely refers to Mount Hermon, a tall mountain overlooking the valley of Damascus, the capital of Syria. The woman's nose stands out beautifully among her facial features.
Song of Solomon 7:5-6
Mount Carmel is a tall mountain range on the Mediterranean coast.
the hair of your head like purple threads: Purple was expensive to make, so only royalty used it.
Song of Solomon 7:7-8
The husband talks about their intimate moments. He moves up her body and gently touches her breasts.
Song of Solomon 7:9
The man compares the woman's love and kisses to wine because they are delightful and make one feel dizzy (see Song of Solomon 1:2).
Song of Solomon 7:11-12
The woman suggests they visit the vineyards together to check their status and make love while there.
Song of Solomon 7:13
Mandrakes (Hebrew duda’im) were a Middle Eastern plant used as an aphrodisiac (see Genesis 30:14–16). The roots look like a human torso. The word is a play on "my lover" (Hebrew dodi).
at our door: All sexual pleasures are now available to them, and she will share the delights she has saved just for him.
new...old: She thinks about the sexual experiences they have already had and new ones they will try.
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