Song Of Solomon 3:4

[It was] but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her that conceived me.

It was but a little {H4592} that I passed {H5674} from them, but I found {H4672} him whom my soul {H5315} loveth {H157}: I held {H270} him, and would not let him go {H7503}, until I had brought {H935} him into my mother's {H517} house {H1004}, and into the chamber {H2315} of her that conceived {H2029} me.

Scarcely had I left them, when I found the man I love. I took hold of him and would not let him go until I had brought him to my mother's house, to the bedroom of the woman who conceived me.

I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held him and would not let go until I had brought him to my mother’s house, to the chamber of the one who conceived me.

It was but a little that I passed from them, When I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, Until I had brought him into my mother’s house, And into the chamber of her that conceived me.

Song of Solomon 3:4 describes the Shulamite's triumphant discovery and securing of her beloved, following a restless night of searching. This verse is a climactic moment in her second dream (or night vision), highlighting the intensity of her affection and her determination to be united with him.

Context

This verse immediately follows the Shulamite's anxious search for her beloved through the city streets, as recounted in Song of Solomon 3:1-3. Having sought him among the watchmen without success, she finally finds him shortly after passing them. The dream sequence emphasizes the deep longing and emotional distress experienced in separation, contrasted with the immense joy and relief upon reunion. The setting of the "mother's house" and "chamber" suggests a place of ultimate intimacy, security, and belonging, often symbolizing the deepest part of one's being or a consecrated union.

Key Themes

  • Passionate Pursuit and Discovery: The Shulamite's active and persistent search underscores the earnestness of true love. Her brief passage from the watchmen before finding him suggests that the beloved is often found not through public institutions or human efforts alone, but through a personal, fervent seeking. This resonates with the spiritual principle of seeking God with all one's heart.
  • Profound Love and Affection: The phrase "whom my soul loveth" expresses a deep, all-encompassing love that originates from the very core of her being. This is not merely physical attraction but a profound emotional and spiritual bond, signifying a love that permeates her entire existence.
  • Secure Possession and Intimacy: "I held him, and would not let him go" conveys a fierce determination to maintain the connection. It speaks to the desire for an enduring, unwavering union. Bringing him into her "mother's house" and "chamber" symbolizes bringing him into the most private, cherished, and secure space, signifying ultimate acceptance, trust, and intimacy.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "soul" here is nephesh (נֶפֶשׁ), which often refers to the entire person, the seat of emotions, desire, and life itself. Thus, "whom my soul loveth" powerfully conveys a love that is total and from her deepest essence, not just a superficial affection.

Practical Application

For believers, this verse can serve as a beautiful allegory for the relationship between Christ and His Church, or between an individual believer and Christ. It illustrates the believer's earnest desire and pursuit of Christ, the joy of finding Him, and the security found in an intimate, committed relationship with Him. Just as the Shulamite longed for her beloved, so too should our souls long for spiritual union with Christ. The "mother's house" can represent the spiritual home found in the community of faith, the Church, where believers bring Christ into their collective and individual lives for nurture and deep fellowship, much like Christ's love for the Church as His bride.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Proverbs 4:13

    Take fast hold of instruction; let [her] not go: keep her; for she [is] thy life.

  • Proverbs 8:17

    I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

  • 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.

  • Isaiah 45:19

    I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.

  • Lamentations 3:25

    The LORD [is] good unto them that wait for him, to the soul [that] seeketh him.

  • Jeremiah 29:13

    And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

  • Song Of Solomon 6:12

    Or ever I was aware, my soul made me [like] the chariots of Amminadib.

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