Song Of Solomon 4:9

Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, [my] spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck.

Thou hast ravished my heart {H3823}, my sister {H269}, my spouse {H3618}; thou hast ravished my heart {H3823} with one {H259} of thine eyes {H5869}, with one {H259} chain {H6060} of thy neck {H6677}.

My sister, my bride, you have carried my heart away! With just one glance, with one bead of your necklace you have carried my heart away.

You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck.

Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, mybride; Thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, With one chain of thy neck.

This verse is a powerful declaration of the beloved's (likely Solomon's) intense admiration and love for his bride (the Shulamite). He expresses how deeply captivated he is by her, even by seemingly small aspects of her appearance.

Context

Song of Solomon chapter 4 is primarily the voice of the beloved man offering lavish praise for the beauty and character of his bride-to-be. This declaration comes after a detailed description of her physical features, leading up to the consummation of their love. The use of "my sister, my spouse" highlights the intimate and unique nature of their relationship, combining deep familial affection with marital union. This chapter is part of a larger poetic dialogue celebrating romantic love within the bounds of marriage.

Key Themes

  • The Captivating Power of Love: The verse emphasizes how utterly enthralled the beloved is, to the point of having his heart "ravished."
  • Admiration for the Beloved: It highlights finding profound beauty and attraction not just in the whole person, but even in specific details like her eyes and jewelry.
  • The Multifaceted Nature of the Relationship: The address "my sister, my spouse" speaks to a bond that includes deep friendship, purity, and shared life ("sister") alongside the intimacy and commitment of marriage ("spouse").

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word translated "ravished" (לִבַּבְתִּנִי - libabtini) comes from the root meaning "heart" (לֵב - lev or לֵבָב - levav). It literally means something like "you have hearted me" or "you have taken my heart." It conveys a sense of being utterly captivated, having one's heart stolen or won over completely. The phrase "one of thine eyes" suggests that even a glance from her is enough to deeply affect him, and "one chain of thy neck" points to the power of even a single piece of her adornment or the simple elegance of her neck adorned.

Related Scriptures

This expression of being captivated by the beloved's beauty follows the detailed descriptions found earlier in the chapter, such as her eyes like doves and her hair like a flock of goats descending Mount Gilead (Song of Solomon 4:1). The unique bond described as "my sister, my spouse" underscores the deep intimacy and purity desired within their marital relationship, a theme echoed in the mutual possession declared later, "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine."

Reflection & Application

Song of Solomon 4:9 beautifully illustrates the depth and intensity of romantic love within marriage. It reminds us that genuine affection goes beyond superficiality, finding captivating beauty and significance in the unique qualities and even small details of the beloved. It speaks to the power of devotion and how focusing on the person, not just their appearance, can deeply "ravish" or capture the heart. This verse encourages partners to express profound appreciation and acknowledge the powerful, even overwhelming, effect their beloved has on them.

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.

  • Song Of Solomon 5:1

    ¶ I am come into my garden, my sister, [my] spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.

  • Song Of Solomon 5:2

    ¶ I sleep, but my heart waketh: [it is] the voice of my beloved that knocketh, [saying], Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, [and] my locks with the drops of the night.

  • Song Of Solomon 4:12

    A garden inclosed [is] my sister, [my] spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.

  • Proverbs 5:19

    [Let her be as] the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.

  • Proverbs 5:20

    And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?

  • Song Of Solomon 7:5

    Thine head upon thee [is] like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king [is] held in the galleries.

  • Song Of Solomon 7:6

    How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights!

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