Song Of Solomon 6:9

My dove, my undefiled is [but] one; she [is] the [only] one of her mother, she [is] the choice [one] of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; [yea], the queens and the concubines, and they praised her.

My dove {H3123}, my undefiled {H8535} is but one {H259}; she is the only one {H259} of her mother {H517}, she is the choice {H1249} one of her that bare {H3205} her. The daughters {H1323} saw {H7200} her, and blessed {H833} her; yea, the queens {H4436} and the concubines {H6370}, and they praised {H1984} her.

but my dove, my perfect one, is unique, her mother's only child, the darling of the one who bore her.

but my dove, my perfect one, is unique, the favorite of the mother who bore her. The maidens see her and call her blessed; the queens and concubines sing her praises.

My dove, my undefiled, is but one; She is the only one of her mother; She is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and called her blessed; Yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her.

Song of Solomon 6:9 presents the King's profound admiration for the Shulamite woman, emphasizing her unparalleled beauty, purity, and singular status in his eyes. This verse highlights the exclusivity and depth of his affection, acknowledged even by those around him.

Context

This verse is part of a passionate exchange between King Solomon and the Shulamite. Following the Shulamite's description of her beloved in Song of Solomon 5:10-16, the King responds here by extolling her virtues. He has just compared her beauty to cities like Tirzah and Jerusalem (Song of Solomon 6:4), and now he declares her absolute uniqueness among all women, even those of royal stature.

Key Themes

  • Uniqueness and Exclusivity: The repeated phrases "but one," "the only one," and "the choice one" powerfully convey that for the King, the Shulamite is incomparable. She stands alone as the object of his deepest love and affection, a testament to the value of a faithful and cherished spouse.
  • Purity and Perfection: The term "my undefiled" (Hebrew: tamah) signifies her purity, blamelessness, and completeness. It suggests not just physical beauty but also an unblemished character and spirit, making her perfect in his eyes.
  • Universal Admiration: The fact that "the daughters," "queens," and "concubines" — women who might otherwise be rivals or critics — saw her and "blessed her" and "praised her" underscores her undeniable charm and the King's justified devotion. Her beauty and virtue were evident to all.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "undefiled" is tamah (תַּמָּה), which implies completeness, blamelessness, and perfection. It's a strong declaration of her pure and unblemished character, not just her physical appearance. The repeated emphasis on "one" (Hebrew: 'aḥat) further highlights her singular status and the King's exclusive devotion to her, a concept often echoed in biblical teachings on fidelity.

Related Scriptures

This verse resonates with other biblical passages that speak to exclusive love and deep appreciation:

  • The concept of a beloved being "one" or unique can be seen as a foreshadowing of the Church as Christ's undefiled bride, set apart for Him.
  • The admiration from "queens and concubines" echoes the idea of wisdom being praised by all who encounter her, as described in Proverbs 31:28, where "her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."

Practical Application

For believers, this verse offers several insights:

  • Value of Exclusivity in Relationships: It models the ideal of exclusive, devoted love within marriage, where each partner cherishes the other as unique and irreplaceable.
  • True Beauty and Purity: It suggests that true beauty extends beyond the physical to encompass purity of character and spirit, which commands respect and admiration from all.
  • God's View of His People: The King's declaration can be seen as a metaphor for God's view of His people—His "dove," His "undefiled one"—chosen, cherished, and uniquely beloved by Him, as highlighted in 1 Peter 2:9.
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 2:14

    ¶ O my dove, [that art] in the clefts of the rock, in the secret [places] of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet [is] thy voice, and thy countenance [is] comely.

  • Genesis 30:13

    And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.

  • 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.

  • Psalms 45:9

    Kings' daughters [were] among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

  • Galatians 4:26

    But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.

  • Proverbs 31:28

    Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her.

  • Proverbs 31:29

    Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

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