Song of Solomon 7
This chapter continues the description of love and admiration between the beloved and the lover, emphasizing the physical beauty of the woman. The lover praises her from head to toe, describing her in poetic imagery. This chapter reflects the deep intimacy and admiration between them, a metaphor for love and closeness in relationships, and for some, the relationship between Christ and His Church.
Song of Solomon 7:1-10 (NKJV)
1 How beautiful are your feet in sandals, O prince’s daughter! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, The work of the hands of a skillful workman.
2 Your navel is a rounded goblet; It lacks no blended beverage. Your waist is a heap of wheat Set about with lilies.
3 Your two breasts are like two fawns, Twins of a gazelle.
4 Your neck is like an ivory tower, Your eyes like the pools in Heshbon By the gate of Bath Rabbim. Your nose is like the tower of Lebanon Which looks toward Damascus.
5 Your head crowns you like Mount Carmel, And the hair of your head is like purple; A king is held captive by your tresses.
6 How fair and how pleasant you are, O love, with your delights!
7 This stature of yours is like a palm tree, And your breasts like its clusters.
8 I said, “I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of its branches.” Let now your breasts be like clusters of the vine, The fragrance of your breath like apples,
9 And the roof of your mouth like the best wine. The wine goes down smoothly for my beloved, Moving gently the lips of sleepers.
10 I am my beloved’s, And his desire is toward me.
The lover begins by praising the beauty of his beloved, comparing her feet, thighs, waist, and other parts to fine craftsmanship. He uses rich, vivid imagery like jewels, goblets, wheat, and lilies to convey her allure. The beloved is described as graceful and majestic, with eyes and neck compared to towers, and her beauty is captivating, even for royalty. Her physical features are likened to nature—palm trees, vines, and fragrant apples—symbolizing her strength and attractiveness. This deep admiration speaks of the beloved’s confidence in their mutual affection, concluding with the beloved's declaration of being wholly loved and desired.
Song of Solomon 7:11 (NKJV)
11 Come, my beloved, Let us go forth to the field; Let us lodge in the villages.
The woman invites her beloved to escape together into the countryside, expressing a desire for intimacy in a peaceful and private setting. This invitation reflects the mutual longing to spend time alone and enjoy each other's company, away from the distractions of daily life.
Song of Solomon 7:12 (NKJV)
12 Let us get up early to the vineyards; Let us see if the vine has budded, Whether the grape blossoms are open, And the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give you my love.
The woman suggests an early trip to the vineyards to witness the growth and blossoming of nature, using this as a setting for expressing her love. The imagery of vines and pomegranates symbolizes fertility, growth, and the deepening of their relationship, making it a fitting place for their love to flourish.
Song of Solomon 7:13 (NKJV)
13 The mandrakes give off a fragrance, And at our gates are pleasant fruits, All manner, new and old, Which I have laid up for you, my beloved.
The mandrakes, known for their association with love and fertility, are used to symbolize the sensuality and passion of their relationship. The woman speaks of various fruits, both new and old, symbolizing the variety and richness of their love, which she has prepared for her beloved, showing her readiness and enthusiasm to share herself with him.