Song of Solomon 8:2

Verse

I would lead you and bring you to the house of my mother who taught me. I would give you spiced wine to drink, the nectar of my pomegranates.

American Standard Version (1901)

I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother’s house, Who would instruct me; I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, Of the juice of my pomegranate.

Bible in Basic English

I would take you by the hand into my mother's house, and she would be my teacher. I would give you drink of spiced wine, drink of the pomegranate.

Free Bible Version

Then I could take you home to my mother's house, where she used to teach me. I would give you spiced wine to drink from the juice of my pomegranate.

King James (Authorized) Version

I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother’s house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.

Translation for Translators

No one would object if I led you to my mother’s house, to where my mother, who taught me many things, lives. I would like to take you to my mother’s house because I would like to make love to you [EUP], and that would be as delightful as [MET] juice squeezed from pomegranates.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I would lead you and bring you into my mother's house— she who taught me. I would give you spiced wine to drink and some of the juice of my pomegranates.

Noah Webster Bible

I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.

World English Bible

I would lead you, bringing you into the house of my mother, who would instruct me. I would have you drink spiced wine, of the juice of my pomegranate.

Young's Literal Translation

I lead thee, I bring thee in unto my mother's house, She doth teach me, I cause thee to drink of the perfumed wine, Of the juice of my pomegranate,

Context

Longing for Her Beloved

¹O that you were to me like a brother who nursed at my mother’s breasts! If I found you outdoors, I would kiss you, and no one would despise me. ²I would lead you and bring you to the house of my mother who taught me. I would give you spiced wine to drink, the nectar of my pomegranates.

Summary

This verse expresses the deep affection and longing between the bride and the bridegroom in the Song of Solomon. It reflects the intimacy and desire for closeness that characterizes their relationship, symbolizing the love and unity between Christ and His Church. The imagery used conveys a sense of security, trust, and devotion that is meant to mirror the spiritual bond between believers and Jesus. Overall, Song of Solomon 8:2 highlights the beauty and strength of love, both in human relationships and in the divine connection between Christ and His followers.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

8:2-3 bring you to my childhood home (literally to my mother’s house): Cp. 3:4.