Song of Solomon 7:2

Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)

سرتك كاس مدورة لا يعوزها شراب ممزوج. بطنك صبرة حنطة مسيجة بالسوسن.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a beautiful woman's body parts in poetic terms. The speaker is praising her beauty, comparing her navel to a goblet and her belly to a heap of wheat surrounded by lilies.

Explained for Children

Imagine someone saying your tummy looks like a big bowl filled with yummy juice, and your belly is like a pile of wheat surrounded by pretty flowers. That's how the person in this verse is saying nice things about how beautiful someone looks.

Historical Background

The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is believed to have been written by King Solomon. It is a collection of love poems, likely written around the 10th century BCE. The audience was likely the royal court of Israel, and it reflects the cultural values of beauty and love in that time.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us to appreciate the beauty in others and express our love and admiration in thoughtful, poetic ways. For example, instead of just saying 'you look nice,' you could describe something specific about their appearance that you find beautiful.

Topics

• love
• beauty
• poetry
• marriage
• appreciation
• metaphor

Related Verses

• Song of Solomon 4:1
• Song of Solomon 7:5
• Proverbs 5:18
• Ephesians 5:29
• 1 Peter 3:1-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the verse mean by 'navel like a round goblet'?

This is a poetic description where the speaker is comparing the woman's navel to a goblet, which is a cup for drinking, emphasizing its shape and possibly suggesting a place of abundance or pleasure.

Why is her belly compared to a heap of wheat?

The comparison to a heap of wheat symbolizes abundance, fertility, and the richness of the earth, highlighting the beauty and the fullness of the woman's body.

How should Christians understand the imagery in this verse?

Christians can understand this imagery as a celebration of God's creation and the beauty in human relationships, appreciating the poetic and metaphorical language used to express love and admiration.

Are there other verses in the Bible that speak about beauty?

Yes, there are other verses like Proverbs 31:30 and 1 Peter 3:4 that speak about inner beauty and the value of a gentle and quiet spirit over outward appearance.