Song of Solomon 1:4

Verse

Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. The Friends We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. The Bride It is only right that they adore you.

American Standard Version (1901)

Draw me; we will run after thee: The king hath brought me into his chambers; We will be glad and rejoice in thee; We will make mention of thy love more than of wine: Rightly do they love thee.

Bible in Basic English

Take me to you, and we will go after you: the king has taken me into his house. We will be glad and full of joy in you, we will give more thought to your love than to wine: rightly are they your lovers.

Free Bible Version

Take me by the hand—let's run! (The king has brought me to his bedroom.) Let's be happy together and find pleasure in your love. Your love is far better than wine! Women are right to adore you so!

King James (Authorized) Version

Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee.

Translation for Translators

Take me quickly; take me to your home. It is as though you are my king; take me into your room. Their friends speak to the man We are very happy [DOU] about you; we say that your love for each other is better than wine. It is not surprising that the other young women adore you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Take me with you, and we will run. The woman speaking to herself The king has brought me into his rooms. The woman speaking to the man We are glad; We rejoice about you; let us celebrate your love; it is better than wine. It is natural for the other women to adore you.

Noah Webster Bible

Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers; we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee.

World English Bible

Take me away with you. Let’s hurry. The king has brought me into his rooms. Friends We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will praise your love more than wine! Beloved They are right to love you.

Young's Literal Translation

Draw me: after thee we run, The king hath brought me into his inner chambers, We do joy and rejoice in thee, We mention thy loves more than wine, Uprightly they have loved thee!

Context

The Bride

³The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you. ⁴Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. The Friends We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. The Bride It is only right that they adore you.

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Summary

This verse expresses the deep love and affection between the bride and the bridegroom in the Song of Solomon. It reflects the intimacy and desire they have for one another, symbolizing the passionate and romantic relationship between Christ and His Church. The imagery used in this verse portrays the beauty of love and the joy found in the union between two hearts. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual connection and devotion that believers have with Jesus, who is often referred to as the Bridegroom in the New Testament. Overall, Song of Solomon 1:4 captures the essence of love, devotion, and unity in a relationship that mirrors the profound love Christ has for His people.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

1:4 Take me with you: The two lovers are very active throughout the Song, traveling through the hills, to the city, and out to the country. This time the woman invites the man to take her away with him, and urgently expresses her desire (let’s run!). According to the three-character dramatic view, they may be running to escape the king, who has brought the young woman into his palace. • The king has brought me into his bedroom (literally into his rooms): A common interpretation of this clause is that the woman is anticipating an intimate relationship with King Solomon. However, though a literal Hebrew translation indicates that she has been brought into Solomon’s rooms, it does not specify which rooms she was taken into. Nor does the Hebrew imply that it was her personal desire. • The text changes here from the second person (“you”) to the third person (“his”), which might indicate that two different men are involved—one being spoken to, the other being spoken about. In that case, it is possible that the woman desires to run because she does not want to be the king’s concubine. • If the Song is a collection of love songs without a narrative thread, it is not problematic for the lover to be identified here as the king and later as a shepherd (e.g., 1:7): (1) The language may or may not be intended literally; (2) these titles, consistent with other ancient Middle Eastern love poetry, may reflect the woman’s view of her lover at a particular time (e.g., by indicating that he is a king in her eyes); or (3) different poems may refer to different couples. • The woman frequently addresses the young women of Jerusalem (e.g., 2:7; 3:5). They are portrayed as close, trusted friends who are fond of the woman and responsive to her requests. She often confides in them about her lover, and they commend the couple from their outside perspective (e.g., 5:1, 9). • O king is not in the Hebrew; its addition reflects the view that the young man is the king rather than a shepherd.