King James Version
What Does Song of Solomon 7:6 Mean?
“How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights!”
Context
4
Thy neck is as a tower of ivory; thine eyes like the fishpools in Heshbon, by the gate of Bathrabbim: thy nose is as the tower of Lebanon which looketh toward Damascus.
5
Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries. Carmel: or, crimson held: Heb. bound
6
How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights!
7
This thy stature is like to a palm tree, and thy breasts to clusters of grapes.
8
I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose like apples;
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Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary9. The interrogation in the affirmative strengthens the implied negation (compare Job 15:14; Ec 7:20).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Song of Solomon. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Song of Solomon 7:6 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to Song of Solomon 7:6
Psalms 45:11
→Song of Solomon 1:15-16
→Song of Solomon 4:10
→Song of Solomon 4:7
→Song of Solomon 2:14
→Song of Solomon 7:10
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge