8:1 8:1

Song Of Solomon 8:2

8:3 8:3

Bible Versions

I would lead thee, [and] bring thee into my mother's house, [who] would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.
I would lead {H5090} thee, and bring {H935} thee into my mother's {H517} house {H1004}, who would instruct {H3925} me: I would cause thee to drink {H8248} of spiced {H7544} wine {H3196} of the juice {H6071} of my pomegranate {H7416}.
I would lead you and bring you to my mother's house, and she would instruct me. I would give you spiced wine to drink, fresh juice from my pomegranates.
I would lead you and bring you to the house of my mother who taught me. I would give you spiced wine to drink, the nectar of my pomegranates.
I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother’s house, Who would instruct me; I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, Of the juice of my pomegranate.

Context

This verse is found in the final chapter of the Song of Solomon, a poetic book celebrating the beauty of romantic love and marriage. Here, the Shulamite (the beloved woman) expresses a profound longing for unhindered, secure, and accepted intimacy with her beloved king. Following her desire for him to be like a brother (verse 1), she envisions a setting where their love can be fully expressed without societal constraints, within the warmth and acceptance of her family. This contrasts with earlier moments of separation and searching that characterize parts of their relationship, such as her night search for him in Song of Solomon 3:1.

Key Themes

  • Desire for Unhindered Intimacy: The Shulamite's wish to bring her beloved into "my mother's house" signifies a longing for their love to be freely expressed in a safe, nurturing, and private environment, free from public scrutiny or societal pressures. This space represents ultimate comfort and acceptance.
  • Security and Familial Blessing: Bringing the beloved into the maternal home suggests a desire for their relationship to be fully recognized, approved, and blessed by her family, adding a layer of stability and permanence to their bond. It speaks to the importance of familial support in a lasting union.
  • Mutual Delight and Hospitality: The offer of "spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate" is a tender and passionate invitation to shared pleasure and deep intimacy. The pomegranate, a fruit often associated with fertility, abundance, and passionate love in ancient cultures, symbolizes the richness and sweetness of their shared affection. The spiced wine underscores a special, delightful offering of hospitality and love.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "who would instruct me" in the King James Version (KJV) has been interpreted in various ways. While some modern translations offer "where you could instruct me," the KJV rendering emphasizes the mother's role in the Shulamite's upbringing, suggesting she would instruct her daughter in matters of love, marriage, and domestic wisdom, enabling her to be a devoted and capable partner. This implies a desire for the mother's guidance in perfecting her love for her beloved.

Practical Application

This verse beautifully illustrates the human longing for a secure, accepted, and deeply intimate relationship. For couples, it highlights the value of creating a safe space for love to flourish, seeking approval and support from family, and nurturing mutual delight through shared experiences and thoughtful gestures of hospitality and affection. It reminds us that true intimacy thrives in environments of trust, acceptance, and shared joy.

Spiritually, many commentators interpret the Song of Solomon as an allegory for the deep love between Christ and His church. In this light, the church (the Shulamite) expresses a profound desire for unhindered communion with Christ, inviting Him into the most sacred and intimate parts of her being, offering Him her best. This longing for uninterrupted fellowship reflects the call to abide in Christ, experiencing His presence in every aspect of life.

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.

  • Song Of Solomon 3:4

    [It was] but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her that conceived me.

  • 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.

  • Song Of Solomon 4:10

    How fair is thy love, my sister, [my] spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices!

  • 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.

  • Galatians 4:26

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

  • 2 Timothy 3:15

    And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  • John 5:46

    For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.
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