Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. New Living Translation You have captured my heart, my treasure, my bride. You hold it hostage with one glance of your eyes, with a single jewel of your necklace. English Standard Version You have captivated my heart, my sister, my bride; you have captivated my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. Berean Standard Bible You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck. King James Bible Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck. New King James Version You have ravished my heart, My sister, my spouse; You have ravished my heart With one look of your eyes, With one link of your necklace. New American Standard Bible “You have enchanted my heart, my sister, my bride; You have enchanted my heart with a single glance of your eyes, With a single strand of your necklace. NASB 1995 “You have made my heart beat faster, my sister, my bride; You have made my heart beat faster with a single glance of your eyes, With a single strand of your necklace. NASB 1977 “You have made my heart beat faster, my sister, my bride; You have made my heart beat faster with a single glance of your eyes, With a single strand of your necklace. Legacy Standard Bible You have made my heart beat faster, my sister, my bride; You have made my heart beat faster with a single glance of your eyes, With a single strand of your necklace. Amplified Bible “You have ravished my heart and given me courage, my sister, my [promised] bride; You have ravished my heart and given me courage with a single glance of your eyes, With one jewel of your necklace. Christian Standard Bible You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride. You have captured my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. Holman Christian Standard Bible You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride. You have captured my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. American Standard Version Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my bride; Thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, With one chain of thy neck. Contemporary English Version My bride, my very own, you have stolen my heart! With one glance from your eyes and the glow of your necklace, you have stolen my heart. English Revised Version Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my bride; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck. GOD'S WORD® Translation My bride, my sister, you have charmed me. You have charmed me with a single glance from your eyes, with a single strand of your necklace. Good News Translation The look in your eyes, my sweetheart and bride, and the necklace you are wearing have stolen my heart. International Standard Version You have made my heart beat faster, my sister, my bride. You have made my heart beat faster with one glance of your eyes, with one strand of your necklace. Majority Standard Bible You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck. NET Bible You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride! You have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. New Heart English Bible You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride. You have ravished my heart with one of your eyes, with one chain of your neck. Webster's Bible Translation Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thy eyes, with one chain of thy neck. World English Bible You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride. You have ravished my heart with one of your eyes, with one chain of your neck. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou have emboldened me, my sister-spouse, "" Emboldened me with one of your eyes, "" With one chain of your neck. Young's Literal Translation Thou hast emboldened me, my sister-spouse, Emboldened me with one of thine eyes, With one chain of thy neck. Smith's Literal Translation Thou didst rob me of the heart, my sister, O bride; thou didst rob me of the heart with one of thine eyes, with one necklace of thy neck. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou hast wounded my heart, my sister, my spouse, thou hast wounded my heart with one of thy eyes, and with one hair of thy neck. Catholic Public Domain Version You have wounded my heart, my sister, my spouse. You have wounded my heart with one look of your eyes, and with one lock of hair on your neck. New American Bible You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride; you have ravished my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one bead of your necklace. New Revised Standard Version You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride, you have ravished my heart with a glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou have encouraged me, O my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with a look of one of your eyes, with one necklace of your neck. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You have given me heart, my sister bride, you have given me heart with one of your eyes, with one necklace of your neck OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my bride; Thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, With one bead of thy necklace. Brenton Septuagint Translation My sister, my spouse, thou hast ravished my heart; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Admires His Bride…8Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon! Descend from the peak of Amana, from the summits of Senir and Hermon, from the dens of the lions, from the mountains of the leopards. 9You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck. 10How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices.… Cross References Proverbs 5:19 A loving doe, a graceful fawn—may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever. Genesis 29:20 So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her. Hosea 2:19-20 So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.” Psalm 45:11 and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. Ruth 4:13 So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. Ezekiel 16:8 Then I passed by and saw you, and you were indeed old enough for love. So I spread My cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I pledged Myself to you, entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine, declares the Lord GOD. 1 Samuel 18:1 After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. Genesis 24:67 And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. Ephesians 5:25-33 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. ... 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ... Revelation 19:7-9 Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. / Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” John 3:29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. 1 John 4:19 We love because He first loved us. Treasury of Scripture You have ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; you have ravished my heart with one of your eyes, with one chain of your neck. ravished Song of Solomon 4:10,12 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 5:1,2 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… Genesis 20:12 And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. my spouse Song of Solomon 3:11 Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart. Psalm 45:9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Isaiah 54:5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. thou hast Song of Solomon 6:12 Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Amminadib. Song of Solomon 7:5,6,10 Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries… Proverbs 5:19,20 Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love… with one Song of Solomon 1:15 Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes. Song of Solomon 6:5 Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead. one chain Song of Solomon 1:10 Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold. Jump to Previous Beat Bride Chain Emboldened Eyes Faster Glance Heart Jewel Neck Necklace Ravished Single Sister Sister-Spouse Spouse Stolen StrandJump to Next Beat Bride Chain Emboldened Eyes Faster Glance Heart Jewel Neck Necklace Ravished Single Sister Sister-Spouse Spouse Stolen StrandSong of Solomon 4 1. Christ sets forth the graces of the church8. He shows forth his love to her 16. The church prays to be made fit for his presence You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; This phrase reflects the deep affection and intimate bond between the lovers. The term "sister" is a term of endearment, common in ancient Near Eastern love poetry, signifying closeness and familial affection. The dual reference to "sister" and "bride" emphasizes both the purity and the covenantal nature of their relationship. In a broader biblical context, this can be seen as a reflection of the relationship between Christ and the Church, where the Church is both the beloved and the bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:25-27). The capturing of the heart signifies a complete and overwhelming love, akin to the love God has for His people. you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck. Persons / Places / Events 1. The BelovedThe speaker in this verse, traditionally understood to be Solomon, expressing his deep affection and admiration for his bride. 2. The Bride The recipient of the speaker's affection, often interpreted as a representation of the church or the individual believer in a spiritual allegory. 3. Jerusalem While not directly mentioned in this verse, the Song of Solomon is set in a context that often alludes to the city, symbolizing a place of love and divine presence. 4. The Wedding The broader context of the Song of Solomon includes themes of marriage and union, reflecting both literal and allegorical interpretations. 5. The Necklace A symbol of beauty and adornment, representing the bride's allure and the intimate connection between the lovers. Teaching Points The Power of LoveThe verse highlights the transformative power of love, capturing the heart and evoking deep emotional responses. In our relationships, we should strive to love with sincerity and depth. Spiritual Allegory This verse can be seen as an allegory of Christ's love for the church. Believers are called to respond to Christ's love with devotion and faithfulness. Beauty and Adornment The mention of the necklace symbolizes the beauty that comes from being adorned with virtues. Christians are encouraged to cultivate inner beauty through the fruits of the Spirit. Intimacy with God Just as the bride captures the heart of the beloved, believers are invited to cultivate a personal and intimate relationship with God, who delights in us. The Role of Marriage This verse underscores the sanctity and beauty of marriage, encouraging couples to cherish and honor their union as a reflection of divine love.(9) Ravished.--Marg., taken away, whereas many (including Herder, Ewald, &c) give an exactly opposite sense: "thou hast given me heart, emboldened me." The literal, "thou hast hearted (libabtini) me," if we can so say, may mean either; the language of love would approve either stolen my heart or given me thine. But the reference to "chain"--anak (a form occurring also in Judges 8:26; Proverbs 1:9) seems to confirm the rendering of the Authorised Version. His heart has been caught, the poet playfully says, by the neck-chain. Tennyson's "Thy rose lips and full-blown eyes Take the heart from out my breast," gives the feeling of the passage. Verse 9. - Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my bride; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck. The bridegroom still continues his address of love, which we must not, of course, press too closely, though it is noticeable that the language becomes somewhat more sober in tone, as though the writer were conscious of the higher application to which it would be put. Some translators take the first clause as though the word "ravished" should be rendered "emboldened." Symmachus, ἐθαρσύνας με. The Hebrew word לִבֵּב, literally, "heartened," may mean, as in Aramaic, "make courageous." Love in the beginning overpowers, unhearts, but the general idea must be that of "smitten" or "captured." So the LXX., Venetian, and Jerome, ἐκαρδίωσας με, vulnerasti cor meum (cf. Psalm 45:6). My sister, my bride, is, of course, the same as "my sisterly bride," a step beyond "my betrothed." Gesenius thinks that "one of thine eyes" should be "one look of thine;" but may it not refer to the eye appearing through the veil, as again one chain of the neck may glitter and attract all the more that the whole ornamentation did not appear in view? If but a portion of her beauty so overpowers, what will be the effect of the whole blaze of her perfection? As the Church advances in her likeness to her Lord, she becomes more and more the object of his delight, and as the soul receives more and more grace, so is her fellowship with Christ more and more assured and joyful.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You have captured my heart,לִבַּבְתִּ֖נִי (lib·baḇ·ti·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3823: Transport, stultify, to make cakes my sister, אֲחֹתִ֣י (’ă·ḥō·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister my bride; כַלָּ֑ה (ḵal·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3618: Daughter-in-law, bride you have stolen my heart לִבַּבְתִּ֙ינִי֙ (lib·baḇ·tî·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3823: Transport, stultify, to make cakes with one בְּאַחַ֣ת (bə·’a·ḥaṯ) Preposition-b | Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first glance of your eyes, מֵעֵינַ֔יִךְ (mê·‘ê·na·yiḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - cdc | second person feminine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain with one בְּאַחַ֥ד (bə·’a·ḥaḏ) Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 259: United, one, first jewel עֲנָ֖ק (‘ă·nāq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6060: A necklace, neck pendant of your neck. מִצַּוְּרֹנָֽיִךְ׃ (miṣ·ṣaw·wə·rō·nā·yiḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 6677: The back of the neck Links Song of Solomon 4:9 NIVSong of Solomon 4:9 NLT Song of Solomon 4:9 ESV Song of Solomon 4:9 NASB Song of Solomon 4:9 KJV Song of Solomon 4:9 BibleApps.com Song of Solomon 4:9 Biblia Paralela Song of Solomon 4:9 Chinese Bible Song of Solomon 4:9 French Bible Song of Solomon 4:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 4:9 You have ravished my heart my sister (Song Songs SS So Can) |
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