Song of Solomon 7 · Verse 10

Song of Solomon 7:10

I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.
Song of Solomon 7:10, King James Version

Song of Solomon 7:10 in other translations

BSBI belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me.
WEBI am my beloved’s. His desire is toward me.
ASVI am my beloved’s; And his desire is toward me.
YLTI am my beloved's, and on me is his desire.
DARBYI am my beloved's, And his desire is toward me.
BBEI am for my loved one, and his desire is for me.
WebsterI am my beloved's, and his desire is towards me.

What does Song of Solomon 7:10 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
10. Words of the daughters of Jerusalem and the bride, now united into one (Ac 4:32). They are mentioned again distinctly (So 8:4), as fresh converts were being added from among enquirers, and these needed to be charged not to grieve the Spirit. his desire is toward me--strong assurance. He so desires us, as to give us sense of His desire toward us (Psa 139:17, 18; Lu 22:15; Ga 2:20; 1Jo 4:16).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 10 I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me - It is worthy of remark that the word which we translate his desire is the very same used Gen 3:16 : Thy desire, thy ruling appetite, תשוקתך teshukathech, shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. This was a part of the woman's curse. Now here it seems to be reversed; for the bride says, I am my beloved's, and his desire or ruling appetite and affection, תשוקתו teshukatho, is עלי ali, Upon Me. The old MS. translates this with considerable force: - "I to my leef, and to me the turnynge of him".

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Song of Solomon 7:10-13
The church, the believing soul, triumphs in its relation to Christ, and interest in him. She humbly desires communion with him. Let us walk together, that I may receive counsel, instruction, and comfort from thee; and may make known my wants and my grievances to thee, with freedom, and without interruption. Communion with Christ is what all that are made holy earnestly breathe after. And those who would converse with Christ, must go forth from the world. Wherever we are, we may keep up communion with God. Nor should we go where we cannot in faith ask him to go with us. Those who would go abroad with Christ, must begin early in the morning of their days; must begin every day with him, seek him early, seek him diligently. A gracious soul can reconcile itself to the poorest places, if it may have communion with God in them; but the most delightful fields will not satisfy, unless the Beloved is there. Let us not think to be satisfied with any earthly object. Our own souls are our vineyards; they should be planted with useful trees. We should often search whether we are fruitful in righteousness. Christ's presence will make the vine flourish, and the tender grapes appear, as the returning sun revives the gardens. If we can appeal to him, Thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee; if his Spirit witness with our spirit, that our souls prosper, it is enough. And we must beg of him to search and try us, to discover us to ourselves. The fruits and exercises of graces are pleasant to the Lord Jesus. These must be laid up, and always ready; that by our bringing forth much fruit, he may be glorified. It is all from him, therefore it is fit it should be all for him.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Song of Solomon 7:10 in the original Hebrew

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אֲנִ֣י'a.NiIH589
לְדוֹדִ֔יle.do.Di[belong] to lover myH1730
וְעָלַ֖יve.'a.Laiand [is] towards meH5921
תְּשׁוּקָתֽוֹ\׃\ \סte.shu.ka.Todesire hisH8669

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Cross references for Song of Solomon 7:10

  • Psalms 45:11

    So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

  • Song of Solomon 6:3

    I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.

  • Song of Solomon 2:16

    My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.

  • Galatians 2:20

    I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

  • John 17:24

    Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

  • Song of Solomon 7:5-6

    Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries. How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights!

  • Job 14:15

    Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands.

  • Psalms 147:11

    The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

  • Acts 27:23

    For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

  • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

    What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
my.
2:16; 6:3; Ac 27:23; 1Co 6:19,20; Ga 2:20
his.
5,6; Job 14:15; Ps 45:11; 147:11; Joh 17:24

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Context

  • Song of Solomon 7:9

    And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goeth down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak.

  • Song of Solomon 7:10

    I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.

  • Song of Solomon 7:11

    Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages.

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Song of Solomon 7:10 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Yo soy de mi amado, y conmigo tiene su contentamiento.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		et ton palais comme le bon vin,… Qui coule aisément pour mon bien-aimé, et qui glisse sur les lèvres de ceux qui s’endorment.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ich bin meines Geliebten und nach mir ist sein Verlangen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Ego dilecto meo, et ad me conversio ejus.