Song Of Solomon 7:12

Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, [whether] the tender grape appear, [and] the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give thee my loves.

Let us get up early {H7925} to the vineyards {H3754}; let us see {H7200} if the vine {H1612} flourish {H6524}, whether the tender grape {H5563} appear {H6605}, and the pomegranates {H7416} bud forth {H5132}: there will I give {H5414} thee my loves {H1730}.

We'll get up early and go to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, to see if their flowers have opened, or if the pomegranate trees are in bloom. There I will give you my love. The mandrakes are sending out their fragrance, all kinds of choice fruits are at our doors, fruits both new and old, my darling, which I have kept in store for you.

Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom— there I will give you my love.

Let us get up early to the vineyards; Let us see whether the vine hath budded, Andits blossom is open, Andthe pomegranates are in flower: There will I give thee my love.

Commentary on Song of Solomon 7:12 (KJV)

Song of Solomon 7:12 is a tender and evocative verse from the passionate dialogue between the Shulamite woman and her beloved. It captures a moment of intimate invitation, expressing a desire for shared experience and profound affection in the beauty of nature.

Context

This verse is part of the Shulamite's loving response to her beloved's praise of her beauty and grace (Song 7:1-9). Having been admired, she now takes the initiative, inviting him away from the city and into the pastoral setting of the vineyards. The entire chapter 7, verses 11-13, forms a complete thought, emphasizing her desire to spend time with him in a place where their love can flourish, mirroring the growth of the plants around them.

Key Themes

  • Intimacy and Shared Experience: The primary theme is the longing for deep, personal connection. The Shulamite desires to share not just physical affection, but also the simple joy of observing nature's beauty with her beloved. This shared activity strengthens their bond.
  • Nature as a Sanctuary for Love: The vineyards, vines, grapes, and pomegranates serve as a symbolic backdrop for their love. This pastoral setting represents fertility, growth, and purity, providing an ideal, private environment for the expression of their affection. It highlights the beauty and freshness of their relationship.
  • Anticipation and Nurturing: The phrase "let us see if the vine flourish" speaks to an active interest in the cycles of nature and, by extension, the growth of their own love. It implies a desire to nurture and observe their relationship's development, much like tending a garden.
  • Unreserved Devotion: The climax, "there will I give thee my loves," signifies a complete and unreserved offering of herself and her deepest affections. It is a promise of profound intimacy and devotion.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew phrase for "my loves" is doday (דּוֹדַי), which is the plural form of dod. While dod can mean "beloved" or "uncle," in the context of the Song of Solomon, it consistently refers to expressions of love, desire, or caresses. The plural form here emphasizes the abundance, intensity, and multiplicity of her affections, encompassing all the ways she intends to express her love—kisses, embraces, and tender words. It's not just "my love" but "my abundant expressions of love."

Related Scriptures

Practical Application

While primarily a romantic poem, Song of Solomon 7:12 offers timeless insights into nurturing relationships:

  1. Intentionality in Love: Just as one "gets up early" to check the vineyards, relationships require active effort and intentionality. We must seek out opportunities to connect, nurture, and express love to our partners.
  2. Finding Intimacy in Simplicity: True intimacy doesn't always require grand gestures or extravagant settings. Shared simple moments, like observing nature or pursuing a common interest, can deepen a bond significantly.
  3. Giving of Self: The verse's climax reminds us that love thrives on vulnerability and the willingness to give one's affections freely and fully. It calls for an unreserved offering of "my loves."
  4. Spiritual Allegory: For many, the Song of Solomon also serves as an allegory for the believer's relationship with Christ. This verse can be seen as an invitation to seek God's presence in quiet, reflective moments, to observe the growth of His work in our lives, and to offer Him our wholehearted devotion and worship.
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 6:11

    ¶ I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley, [and] to see whether the vine flourished, [and] the pomegranates budded.

  • Song Of Solomon 7:6

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

  • Psalms 122:5

    For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

  • Ephesians 6:24

    Grace [be] with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:5

    Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

  • Psalms 73:25

    Whom have I in heaven [but thee]? and [there is] none upon earth [that] I desire beside thee.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10

    Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

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