Song of Solomon 2:4

The Bride’s Admiration · Song of Solomon 2:1–17
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Translations

Modern
He has brought me to the house of wine, and his banner over me is love.
Traditional
He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.
Literal
He has brought me to the house of wine, and his banner over me was love.
Latin
Introduxit me in cellam vinariam; ordinavit in me caritatem.

Original

Hebrew
English
He has brought me to the house of wine, and his banner over me is love.

Notes

  • He has brought me to the house of wine: The woman now describes the man as her provider at a feast, leaving behind the image of the apple tree.

  • his banner over me is love: He enjoys telling others how much he loves her.

  • In this short poem, the man and woman exchange compliments. They use flower and tree metaphors to describe their loving relationship. The man is the protector and provider,

  • The poem ends (Song of Solomon 2:6) with the man and woman in an intimate embrace.

The couple lovingly describe each other. They admire her unique beauty and appreciate his strong protection and support.

Theme notes and profiles

Human Sexuality

Glossary

Apple, Apple Tree Apricot Hyacinth Song of Solomon

Topics

The Love of Christ is the Banner Over his Saints