Song of Solomon 7:4

Verse

Your neck is like a tower made of ivory; your eyes are like the pools of Heshbon by the gate of Bath-rabbim; your nose is like the tower of Lebanon, facing toward Damascus.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thy neck is like the tower of ivory; Thine eyes as the pools in Heshbon, By the gate of Bath-rabbim; Thy nose is like the tower of Lebanon Which looketh toward Damascus.

Bible in Basic English

Your neck is as a tower of ivory; your eyes like the waters in Heshbon, by the doorway of Bath-rabbim; your nose is as the tower on Lebanon looking over Damascus:

Free Bible Version

Your neck is as elegant as a tower made of ivory. Your eyes shine like the pools of Heshbon by the Bathrabbin gate. Your nose is beautiful, prominent like the tower in Lebanon that faces Damascus.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thy neck is as a tower of ivory; thine eyes like the fishpools in Heshbon, by the gate of Bath-rabbim: thy nose is as the tower of Lebanon which looketh toward Damascus.

Translation for Translators

Your neck is like [SIM] a tower made of ivory. Your eyes sparkle/shine like [MET] the pools in Heshbon city, near the Bath-Rabbim gate. Your nose is is as lovely as [SIM] the tower of Lebanon which faces toward Damascus.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Your neck is like a tower of ivory; your eyes are the pools in Heshbon by the gate of Bath Rabbim. Your nose is like the tower in Lebanon that looks toward Damascus.

Noah Webster Bible

Thy neck is as a tower of ivory; thy eyes like the fish-pools in Heshbon, by the gate of Bath-rabbim: thy nose is as the tower of Lebanon which looketh towards Damascus.

World English Bible

Your neck is like an ivory tower. Your eyes are like the pools in Heshbon by the gate of Bathrabbim. Your nose is like the tower of Lebanon which looks toward Damascus.

Young's Literal Translation

Thy neck as a tower of the ivory, Thine eyes pools in Heshbon, near the gate of Bath-Rabbim, Thy face as a tower of Lebanon looking to Damascus,

Context

Admiration by the Bridegroom

³Your breasts are like two fawns, twins of a gazelle. ⁴Your neck is like a tower made of ivory; your eyes are like the pools of Heshbon by the gate of Bath-rabbim; your nose is like the tower of Lebanon, facing toward Damascus. ⁵Your head crowns you like Mount Carmel, the hair of your head like purple threads; the king is captured in your tresses.

Summary

In this verse, the beauty of the bride is poetically described, highlighting her graceful neck and radiant jewelry. The imagery used symbolizes the bride's elegance and adornment, reflecting the deep love and admiration of the bridegroom. This verse captures the intimacy and affection between the bride and groom, portraying a picture of love and admiration in marriage. It emphasizes the value of appreciating and celebrating the physical beauty and adornment of one's spouse within the context of a loving relationship. Overall, Song of Solomon 7:4 showcases the beauty and admiration found in a harmonious and loving marriage relationship.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

7:4 sparkling pools in Heshbon by the gate of Bath-rabbim: The pools of Heshbon, formed by a brook, can still be seen today near the ruins of Heshbon on the east coast of the Dead Sea. • The tower of Lebanon is probably a metaphor for Mount Hermon, a high mountain that overlooks the valley of Damascus, the capital of Syria. The majestic beauty of the woman’s nose rises above her other facial features.