Song Of Solomon 4:8

¶ Come with me from Lebanon, [my] spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.

Come {H935} with me from Lebanon {H3844}, my spouse {H3618}, with me from Lebanon {H3844}: look {H7789} from the top {H7218} of Amana {H549}, from the top {H7218} of Shenir {H8149} and Hermon {H2768}, from the lions {H738}' dens {H4585}, from the mountains {H2042} of the leopards {H5246}.

Come with me from the L'vanon, my bride, come with me from the L'vanon. Come down from the heights of Amanah, from the heights of S'nir and Hermon, down from the lions' lairs and the leopard-haunted hills.

Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon! Descend from the peak of Amana, from the summits of Senir and Hermon, from the dens of the lions, from the mountains of the leopards.

Come with me from Lebanon, mybride, With me from Lebanon: Look from the top of Amana, From the top of Senir and Hermon, From the lions’ dens, From the mountains of the leopards.

Commentary

This verse is part of a passionate description by the groom (the beloved) praising the beauty and desirability of his bride (the spouse). Chapter 4 focuses heavily on the groom's adoration and his invitation to her to fully join him.

Context

Song of Solomon 4:8 is spoken by the groom to his bride. Having just extolled her physical beauty and purity in the preceding verses, he now issues a tender yet urgent invitation. He calls her to leave behind the geographically significant and potentially dangerous places mentioned – Lebanon, Amana, Shenir, and Hermon – which are mountainous regions known for their height, wildness, and association with predators like lions and leopards. This call signifies a transition, beckoning her away from these lofty, perhaps wild or exposed places, into the safety and intimacy of union with him.

Key Themes

  • Invitation and Union: The repeated phrase "Come with me" is a central theme, emphasizing the groom's desire for shared life and intimacy.
  • Transition and Security: The call to leave mountainous, dangerous regions highlights a move from a place of potential threat or wildness to a place of safety and belonging with the beloved.
  • Desire and Longing: The groom's earnest plea reveals his deep longing for his bride's presence and companionship.
  • Symbolism of Place: The specific locations (Lebanon, Hermon, etc.) represent elevated, perhaps challenging, or even publicly visible places, contrasting with the private, secure space of their union.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV uses the term "spouse," which in Hebrew is kallah, meaning "bride" or "daughter-in-law." This term specifically denotes a woman joined or ready to be joined in marriage, underscoring the marital context of the relationship. The mention of "lions' dens" and "mountains of the leopards" uses vivid imagery (Hebrew: ma'onot ariyot and harare nemerim) to paint a picture of real physical danger, emphasizing the significance of the groom's invitation to leave such places behind.

Related Scriptures

The theme of being called out from a place of danger or difficulty into a place of safety and relationship resonates throughout scripture. This echoes the divine call for believers to come out from the world and be separate, finding refuge and intimacy in their relationship with Christ. Similarly, Christ extends an invitation to those who are weary and burdened to come unto Him for rest and security.

Practical Application

For believers, this verse can serve as a beautiful metaphor for Christ's invitation to the church (His bride). He calls us away from the "mountains of leopards" and "lions' dens" – symbolic of the dangers, anxieties, and potentially worldly ambitions of life – into the safety, peace, and intimate fellowship found in Him. It encourages us to leave behind places or pursuits that threaten our spiritual well-being and fully embrace the security and love offered in our union with Christ. It's a call to trust His leading and find our ultimate refuge in His presence.

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Cross-References

  • Deuteronomy 3:9 (6 votes)

    ([Which] Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion; and the Amorites call it Shenir;)

  • Song Of Solomon 2:13 (4 votes)

    The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines [with] the tender grape give a [good] smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

  • 1 Chronicles 5:23 (4 votes)

    And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they increased from Bashan unto Baalhermon and Senir, and unto mount Hermon.

  • Psalms 45:10 (4 votes)

    ¶ Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;

  • Colossians 3:1 (2 votes)

    ¶ If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

  • Colossians 3:2 (2 votes)

    Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

  • Psalms 76:4 (2 votes)

    Thou [art] more glorious [and] excellent than the mountains of prey.