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Song Of Solomon 7:2

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Bible Versions

Thy navel [is like] a round goblet, [which] wanteth not liquor: thy belly [is like] an heap of wheat set about with lilies.
Thy navel {H8326} is like a round {H5469} goblet {H101}, which wanteth {H2637} not liquor {H4197}: thy belly {H990} is like an heap {H6194} of wheat {H2406} set about {H5473} with lilies {H7799}.
Your navel is like a round goblet that never lacks spiced wine. Your belly is a heap of wheat encircled by lilies.
Your navel is a rounded goblet; it never lacks blended wine. Your waist is a mound of wheat encircled by the lilies.
Thy body islikea round goblet, Wherein no mingled wine is wanting: Thy waist is like a heap of wheat Set about with lilies.

Context

Song of Solomon 7:2 is part of a passionate and poetic description of the beloved (the Shulamite woman) by her lover, often identified as King Solomon. This chapter continues a detailed and intimate appraisal of her physical beauty, moving upwards from her feet. The Song of Solomon itself is a unique book in the Bible, celebrating the beauty and joy of romantic love and physical intimacy within the context of marriage. Many theological interpretations also view it allegorically, representing the deep love between God and Israel, or more commonly, between Christ and His Church.

Key Themes

  • Beauty and Admiration: The primary theme is the lover's profound appreciation and admiration for the beloved's physical form, expressed through rich, sensory imagery.
  • Fertility and Abundance: The imagery of a "round goblet, which wanteth not liquor" and a "heap of wheat" strongly connotes fruitfulness, sustenance, and plentiful provision. This can be interpreted both literally (the potential for childbearing) and metaphorically (spiritual fruitfulness or the richness of the relationship).
  • Joy and Celebration: The "goblet" full of liquor evokes images of feasting, joy, and intoxicating delight associated with the beloved's presence and beauty.
  • Purity and Grace: The "lilies" surrounding the "heap of wheat" add an element of delicate beauty, purity, and grace to the picture of abundance, highlighting the beloved's overall attractiveness.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew text employs vivid metaphors:

  • "Thy navel" (Hebrew: shor) can refer to the umbilical cord or the general lower abdomen. The emphasis is on its perfect, round shape, idealized like a well-formed vessel.
  • "A round goblet, which wanteth not liquor" (Hebrew: aggan hasahar al yechsar hamzaga) paints a picture of a perfectly shaped, full mixing bowl, suggesting continuous satisfaction and lack of depletion. It speaks to a source of life and pleasure that is ever-present.
  • "Thy belly" (Hebrew: beten) refers to the abdomen, often associated with life, fertility, and inner being.
  • "A heap of wheat set about with lilies" (Hebrew: aremat chittim sugah bashoshannim) is a powerful agricultural image. A "heap of wheat" symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and the source of sustenance. The "lilies" (shoshannim) around it add beauty, delicacy, and perhaps a sense of purity or grace, contrasting and complementing the earthiness of the wheat. This imagery speaks to both the life-giving potential and the aesthetic beauty of the beloved.

Reflection and Application

Song of Solomon 7:2, like the rest of the book, offers a beautiful affirmation of human love and the physical expression of that love within a committed relationship. It reminds us that physical beauty is part of God's good creation and can be celebrated with purity and admiration. For those who interpret the Song allegorically, this verse speaks to the richness, fruitfulness, and beauty that Christ sees in His Church. It underscores a relationship that is full, satisfying, and adorned with grace. This passage encourages us to appreciate the beauty and vitality of the human form as designed by God, and to celebrate God's design for love and marriage. The imagery of abundance and satisfaction can also inspire thoughts on the spiritual fruitfulness that comes from a deep relationship with the Divine, often seen in the allegory of Christ and His Church.

Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Isaiah 46:3

    Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne [by me] from the belly, which are carried from the womb:

  • Psalms 45:16

    Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

  • Song Of Solomon 5:14

    His hands [are as] gold rings set with the beryl: his belly [is as] bright ivory overlaid [with] sapphires.

  • Proverbs 3:8

    It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

  • Romans 7:4

    Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, [even] to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.

  • Jeremiah 1:5

    Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
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