Song of Solomon 7:5
Song of Solomon 7:5 in Multiple Translations
Your head crowns you like Mount Carmel, the hair of your head like purple threads; the king is captured in your tresses.
Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries.
Thy head upon thee is like Carmel, And the hair of thy head like purple; The king is held captive in the tresses thereof.
Your head is like Carmel, and the hair of your head is like purple, in whose net the king is prisoner.
Your head is as magnificent as Mount Carmel; your black hair has a purple sheen, as if a king was held captive in your locks!
Thine head vpon thee is as skarlet, and the bush of thine head like purple: the King is tyed in the rafters.
Thy head upon thee as Carmel, And the locks of thy head as purple, The king is bound with the flowings!
Your head on you is like Carmel. The hair of your head like purple. The king is held captive in its tresses.
Thy head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thy head like purple; the king is held in the galleries.
Thy head is like Carmel: and the hairs of thy head as the purple of the king bound in the channels.
Your head is majestic like [SIM] Carmel Mountain. Your long hair is shiny [SIM] and black; it is as though I, your king, am captured by your tresses.
Berean Amplified Bible — Song of Solomon 7:5
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Song of Solomon 7:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
צַוָּארֵ֖/ךְ
כְּ/מִגְדַּ֣ל
הַ/שֵּׁ֑ן
עֵינַ֜יִ/ךְ
בְּרֵכ֣וֹת
בְּ/חֶשְׁבּ֗וֹן
עַל
שַׁ֨עַר֙
בַּת
רַבִּ֔ים
אַפֵּ/ךְ֙
כְּ/מִגְדַּ֣ל
הַ/לְּבָנ֔וֹן
צוֹפֶ֖ה
פְּנֵ֥י
דַמָּֽשֶׂק
צַוָּארֵ֖/ךְ
tsavvâʼr
H6677
neck
N-ms | Suff
כְּ/מִגְדַּ֣ל
migdâl
H4026
tower
Prep | N-cs
הַ/שֵּׁ֑ן
shên
H8127
tooth
Art | N-cs
עֵינַ֜יִ/ךְ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
בְּרֵכ֣וֹת
bᵉrêkâh
H1295
pool
N-fp
בְּ/חֶשְׁבּ֗וֹן
Cheshbôwn
H2809
Heshbon
Prep | N-proper
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שַׁ֨עַר֙
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
בַּת
Bath Rabbîym
H1337
Bath-rabbim
N-proper
רַבִּ֔ים
Bath Rabbîym
H1337
Bath-rabbim
N-proper
אַפֵּ/ךְ֙
ʼaph
H639
face
N-ms | Suff
כְּ/מִגְדַּ֣ל
migdâl
H4026
tower
Prep | N-cs
הַ/לְּבָנ֔וֹן
Lᵉbânôwn
H3844
Lebanon
Art | N-proper
צוֹפֶ֖ה
tsâphâh
H6822
to watch
V-Qal
פְּנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
דַמָּֽשֶׂק
Dammeseq
H1834
Damascus
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Song of Solomon 7:5
צַוָּארֵ֖/ךְ
tsavvâʼr
H6677
"neck"
N-ms | Suff
This term describes a necklace or ornament worn around the neck, signifying beauty and status, as in Ezekiel 23:25. It represents the adornment of God's people.
Definition: 1) neck, back of neck 1a) neck, back of neck (of man) 1b) neck (of animals) Aramaic equivalent: tsav.var (צַוַּאר "neck" H6676)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: neck. See also: Genesis 27:16; Song of Solomon 7:5; Psalms 75:6.
כְּ/מִגְדַּ֣ל
migdâl
H4026
"tower"
Prep | N-cs
Migdal means tower, referring to a tall structure or elevated stage. It can also symbolize a bed of flowers in the Bible.
Definition: 1) tower 1a) tower 1b) elevated stage, pulpit 1c) raised bed
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: castle, flower, tower. Compare the names following. See also: Genesis 11:4; Nehemiah 3:26; Psalms 48:13.
הַ/שֵּׁ֑ן
shên
H8127
"tooth"
Art | N-cs
The Hebrew word for tooth can also mean ivory or a sharp cliff. It is used in the Bible to describe the teeth of humans and animals, as well as sharp rocks, and is often translated as tooth or ivory.
Definition: : tooth 1) tooth, ivory 1a) tooth 1a1) of man, lex talionis, beast 1b) tooth, tine (of fork) 1c) ivory 1c1) as material 1c2) of commerce 1d) sharp pointed rock
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: crag, [idiom] forefront, ivory, [idiom] sharp, tooth. See also: Genesis 49:12; Psalms 57:5; Psalms 3:8.
עֵינַ֜יִ/ךְ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
בְּרֵכ֣וֹת
bᵉrêkâh
H1295
"pool"
N-fp
A pool is a reservoir of water, like those where camels rest. In the Bible, it refers to a place where fish live, providing food for people.
Definition: pool, pond
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (fish-) pool. See also: 2 Samuel 2:13; Nehemiah 3:16; Isaiah 7:3.
בְּ/חֶשְׁבּ֗וֹן
Cheshbôwn
H2809
"Heshbon"
Prep | N-proper
Heshbon was a city east of the Jordan River, serving as the capital of the Amorites under King Sihon, and later becoming part of the tribes of Reuben and Gad.
Definition: § Heshbon = "stronghold" the capital city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, located on the western border of the high plain and on the border line between the tribes of Reuben and Gad
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Heshbon. See also: Numbers 21:25; Joshua 12:5; Isaiah 15:4.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שַׁ֨עַר֙
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
בַּת
Bath Rabbîym
H1337
"Bath-rabbim"
N-proper
Bath-rabbim means 'daughter of multitudes' and refers to a city or gate in the city of Heshbon. It is mentioned in the book of Song of Solomon 7:4.
Definition: § Bath-rabbim = "daughter of multitudes" the city of Heshbon or one of its gates
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Bath-rabbim. See also: Song of Solomon 7:5.
רַבִּ֔ים
Bath Rabbîym
H1337
"Bath-rabbim"
N-proper
Bath-rabbim means 'daughter of multitudes' and refers to a city or gate in the city of Heshbon. It is mentioned in the book of Song of Solomon 7:4.
Definition: § Bath-rabbim = "daughter of multitudes" the city of Heshbon or one of its gates
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Bath-rabbim. See also: Song of Solomon 7:5.
אַפֵּ/ךְ֙
ʼaph
H639
"face"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word can mean face, but also anger or nose. It is used to describe someone's countenance or emotions, like anger or patience. In the Bible, it appears in various contexts, including descriptions of God's emotions.
Definition: : face 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: anger(-gry), [phrase] before, countenance, face, [phrase] forebearing, forehead, [phrase] (long-) suffering, nose, nostril, snout, [idiom] worthy, wrath. See also: Genesis 2:7; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalms 2:5.
כְּ/מִגְדַּ֣ל
migdâl
H4026
"tower"
Prep | N-cs
Migdal means tower, referring to a tall structure or elevated stage. It can also symbolize a bed of flowers in the Bible.
Definition: 1) tower 1a) tower 1b) elevated stage, pulpit 1c) raised bed
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: castle, flower, tower. Compare the names following. See also: Genesis 11:4; Nehemiah 3:26; Psalms 48:13.
הַ/לְּבָנ֔וֹן
Lᵉbânôwn
H3844
"Lebanon"
Art | N-proper
Lebanon is a mountain range in Israel, named for its white snow or limestone peaks, often mentioned in Psalms and other books.
Definition: Combined with biq.ah (בִּקְעָה " Valley" H1237I) § Lebanon = "whiteness" a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: Lebanon. See also: Deuteronomy 1:7; Psalms 104:16; Psalms 29:5.
צוֹפֶ֖ה
tsâphâh
H6822
"to watch"
V-Qal
Tsaphah means to watch or observe, often by leaning forward to see into the distance. It can also mean to wait or keep watch, like a guard.
Definition: 1) to look out or about, spy, keep watch, observe, watch 1a)(Qal) to keep watch, spy 1b) (Piel) to watch, watch closely
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: behold, espy, look up (well), wait for, (keep the) watch(-man). See also: Genesis 31:49; Proverbs 31:27; Psalms 5:4.
פְּנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
דַמָּֽשֶׂק
Dammeseq
H1834
"Damascus"
N-proper
Damascus, the capital city of Syria, is mentioned in the Bible as an important trading center. It is located northeast of Jerusalem and is referenced in several biblical stories.
Definition: § Damascus = "silent is the sackcloth weaver" an ancient trading city, capital of Syria, located in the plain east of Hermon, 130 (205 km) miles northeast of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Damascus. See also: Genesis 14:15; 2 Chronicles 28:5; Isaiah 7:8.
Study Notes — Song of Solomon 7:5
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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.
6How fair and pleasant you are, O love, with your delights! 7Your stature is like a palm tree; your breasts are clusters of fruit.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 35:2 | It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. |
| 2 | Song of Solomon 4:1 | How beautiful you are, my darling— how very beautiful! Your eyes are like doves behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down Mount Gilead. |
| 3 | Micah 7:14 | Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old. |
| 4 | Genesis 32:26 | Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” |
| 5 | Psalms 68:24 | They have seen Your procession, O God— the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. |
| 6 | Psalms 87:2 | The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 7 | Song of Solomon 5:11 | His head is purest gold; his hair is wavy and black as a raven. |
| 8 | Matthew 28:20 | and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” |
| 9 | Ephesians 4:15–16 | Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head. From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part. |
| 10 | Matthew 18:20 | For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” |
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