Song of Solomon 8:2
“I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.”
Song of Solomon 8:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I will take hold of thee, and bring thee Into my mother's house: there thou shalt teach me, and I will give thee a cup of spiced wine and new wine of my pomegranates.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, Who would instruct me; I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, Of the juice of my pomegranate.
- DARBYDarby
- I would lead thee, bring thee into my mother's house; Thou wouldest instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, Of the juice of my pomegranate.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I would lead you, bringing you into my mother's house, who would instruct me. I would have you drink spiced wine, of the juice of my pomegranate.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I lead thee, I bring thee in unto my mother's house, She doth teach me, I cause thee to drink of the perfumed wine, Of the juice of my pomegranate,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I would lead you and bring you into my mother's house, where she could teach me. I would let you drink from the spiced wine and the juice of my pomegranate.
Context: Song of Solomon 8
1O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised.
2I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.
3His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me.
4I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, until he please.
About Song of Solomon 8: Love Triumphant
The bridegroom and bride express their love for each other, stating that love is strong as death and that nothing can separate them.
Commentary
In Song of Solomon 8, the narrator reflects on the power of love and its ability to transcend all boundaries. The chapter begins with the narrator expressing her desire for her beloved to be with her, even if it means going against the laws of society. She states that she would be willing to risk anything to be with him, even death. This is a powerful statement of her commitment to her beloved and her willingness to go against societal norms to be with him.