Song Of Solomon 8:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

My vineyard, which [is] mine, [is] before me: thou, O Solomon, [must have] a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.

Complete Jewish Bible:

My vineyard is mine; I tend it, myself. You can have the thousand, Shlomo, and the fruit-caretakers, two hundred!

Berean Standard Bible:

But my own vineyard is mine to give; the thousand shekels are for you, O Solomon, and two hundred are for those who tend its fruit.

American Standard Version:

My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: Thou, O Solomon, shalt have the thousand, And those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

My vineyard^{H3754}, which is mine, is before^{H6440} me: thou, O Solomon^{H8010}, must have a thousand^{H505}, and those that keep^{H5201} the fruit^{H6529} thereof two hundred^{H3967}.

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Commentary for Song Of Solomon 8:12

Song of Solomon 8:12 is a verse from the final chapter of a book in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament that is often interpreted as a celebration of love, desire, and beauty between two lovers. The book is traditionally attributed to King Solomon, though modern scholarship often views it as a collection of love poems from various times and authors.

In this particular verse, the female speaker, often referred to as the Shulamite, is speaking about her vineyard, which is a metaphor for her own sexuality and personhood. The phrase "My vineyard, which [is] mine, [is] before me" suggests that she is asserting her autonomy and ownership over her own body and choices. The historical context of the verse reflects the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, where women's lives and bodies were often controlled by men.

The latter part of the verse, "thou, O Solomon, [must have] a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred," is a bit enigmatic. It seems to acknowledge Solomon's wealth and the vastness of his possessions, including many vineyards and the attendants who tend to them. The number "a thousand" could be hyperbolic, emphasizing Solomon's legendary riches, while "two hundred" might refer to the keepers or protectors of the vineyards' produce. This could imply that while Solomon has many such vineyards and attendants, the Shulamite's vineyard is distinct and personally cherished by her.

The themes of the verse include personal autonomy, the value of intimate love, and the contrast between personal, intimate relationships and the impersonal nature of wealth and power. The Shulamite's declaration of ownership over her vineyard challenges the societal norms of her time, asserting her right to choose her intimate associations, which is a timeless and universal theme that resonates with discussions on personal freedom and the rights of individuals, especially women.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3754
   There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כֶּרֶם
   Transliteration: kerem
   Pronunciation: keh'-rem
   Description: from an unused root of uncertain meaning; a garden or vineyard; vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. See also בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
   
3. Strong's Number: H8010
   There are 263 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁלֹמֹה
   Transliteration: Shᵉlômôh
   Pronunciation: shel-o-mo'
   Description: from שָׁלוֹם; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor; Solomon.
   
4. Strong's Number: H505
   There are 496 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶלֶף
   Transliteration: ʼeleph
   Pronunciation: eh'-lef
   Description: prop, the same as אֶלֶף; hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand; thousand.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5201
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָטַר
   Transliteration: nâṭar
   Pronunciation: naw-tar'
   Description: a primitive root; to guard; figuratively, to cherish (anger); bear grudge, keep(-er), reserve.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6529
   There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פְּרִי
   Transliteration: pᵉrîy
   Pronunciation: per-ee'
   Description: from פָּרָה; fruit (literally or figuratively); bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3967
   There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֵאָה
   Transliteration: mêʼâh
   Pronunciation: may-aw'
   Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore.