Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I said, “I will climb the palm tree; I will take hold of its fruit.” May your breasts be like clusters of grapes on the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples, New Living Translation I said, “I will climb the palm tree and take hold of its fruit.” May your breasts be like grape clusters, and the fragrance of your breath like apples. English Standard Version I say I will climb the palm tree and lay hold of its fruit. Oh may your breasts be like clusters of the vine, and the scent of your breath like apples, Berean Standard Bible I said, “I will climb the palm tree; I will take hold of its fruit.” May your breasts be like clusters of the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples, King James Bible I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose like apples; New King James Version I said, “I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of its branches.” Let now your breasts be like clusters of the vine, The fragrance of your breath like apples, New American Standard Bible “I said, ‘I will climb the palm tree, I will grasp its fruit stalks.’ Oh, may your breasts be like clusters of the vine, And the fragrance of your breath like apples, NASB 1995 “I said, ‘I will climb the palm tree, I will take hold of its fruit stalks.’ Oh, may your breasts be like clusters of the vine, And the fragrance of your breath like apples, NASB 1977 “I said, ‘I will climb the palm tree, I will take hold of its fruit stalks.’ Oh, may your breasts be like clusters of the vine, And the fragrance of your breath like apples, Legacy Standard Bible I said, ‘I will climb the palm tree; I will seize its fruit stalks.’ Oh, may your breasts be like clusters of the vine, And the fragrance of your breath like apples, Amplified Bible “I said, ‘I will climb the palm tree; I will grasp its branches. Let your breasts be like clusters of the grapevine, And the fragrance of your breath like apples, Christian Standard Bible I said, “I will climb the palm tree and take hold of its fruit.” May your breasts be like clusters of grapes, and the fragrance of your breath like apricots. Holman Christian Standard Bible I said, “I will climb the palm tree and take hold of its fruit.” May your breasts be like clusters of grapes, and the fragrance of your breath like apricots. American Standard Version I said, I will climb up into the palm-tree, I will take hold of the branches thereof: Let thy breasts be as clusters of the vine, And the smell of thy breath like apples, Contemporary English Version I will climb that tree and cling to its branches. I will discover that your breasts are clusters of grapes, and that your breath is the aroma of apples. English Revised Version I said, I will climb up into the palm tree, I will take hold of the branches thereof: let thy breasts be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy breath like apples; GOD'S WORD® Translation I thought, "I will climb the palm tree and take hold of its fruit." May your breasts be like clusters on the vine. May the fragrance of your breath be like apples. Good News Translation I will climb the palm tree and pick its fruit. To me your breasts are like bunches of grapes, your breath like the fragrance of apples, International Standard Version I told myself, "I'll go up the palm tree, and take hold of its fruit. May your breasts be like clusters of the vine, and the smell of your breath like apples. Majority Standard Bible I said, ?I will climb the palm tree; I will take hold of its fruit.? May your breasts be like clusters of the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples, NET Bible I want to climb the palm tree, and take hold of its fruit stalks. May your breasts be like the clusters of grapes, and may the fragrance of your breath be like apricots! New Heart English Bible I said, "I will climb up into the palm tree. I will take hold of its fruit." Let your breasts be like clusters of the vine, the smell of your breath like apples, Webster's Bible Translation I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of its boughs: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose like apples; World English Bible I said, “I will climb up into the palm tree. I will take hold of its fruit.” Let your breasts be like clusters of the vine, the smell of your breath like apples. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI said, “Let me go up on the palm, "" Let me lay hold on its boughs,” "" Indeed, let your breasts now be as clusters of the vine, "" And the fragrance of your face as citrons, Young's Literal Translation I said, 'Let me go up on the palm, Let me lay hold on its boughs, Yea, let thy breasts be, I pray thee, as clusters of the vine, And the fragrance of thy face as citrons, Smith's Literal Translation I said, I will go up upon the palm tree, I will hold fast upon its branches: and now thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the odor of thy nose as apples. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI said: I will go up into the palm tree, and will take hold of the fruit thereof: and thy breasts shall be as the clusters of the vine: and the odour of thy mouth like apples. Catholic Public Domain Version Groom: I said, I will ascend to the palm tree, and take hold of its fruit. And your breasts will be like clusters of grapes on the vine. And the fragrance of your mouth will be like apples. New American Bible I thought, “Let me climb the date-palm! Let me take hold of its branches! Let your breasts be like clusters of the vine and the fragrance of your breath like apples, New Revised Standard Version I say I will climb the palm tree and lay hold of its branches. O may your breasts be like clusters of the vine, and the scent of your breath like apples, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI said, I will climb the palm tree, I will take hold of its boughs; and your breasts shall be like clusters of the vine, and the fragrance of your face like apples; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I said:"I shall go up into the palm tree and I shall seize on its branches, and your breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the fragrance of your face is like apples OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I said: 'I will climb up into the palm-tree, I will take hold of the branches thereof; And let thy breasts be as clusters of the vine, And the smell of thy countenance like apples; Brenton Septuagint Translation I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of its high boughs: and now shall thy breasts be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose of apples; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Admiration by the Bridegroom…7Your stature is like a palm tree; your breasts are clusters of fruit. 8I said, “I will climb the palm tree; I will take hold of its fruit.” May your breasts be like clusters of the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples, 9and your mouth like the finest wine. May it flow smoothly to my beloved, gliding gently over lips and teeth.… Cross References Proverbs 5:19 A loving doe, a graceful fawn—may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever. Hosea 14:6-7 His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. / They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon. Psalm 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, Isaiah 61:3 to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Ezekiel 17:23 I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches. Genesis 49:22 Joseph is a fruitful vine—a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall. Jeremiah 17:8 He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. John 15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Matthew 7:17-20 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. / Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. ... John 15:1-4 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ... Romans 7:4 Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God. Colossians 1:10 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Philippians 1:11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Ephesians 5:9 for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Treasury of Scripture I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs thereof: now also your breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of your nose like apples; i will Song of Solomon 4:16 Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits. Song of Solomon 5:1 I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved. Jeremiah 32:41 Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul. the smell Song of Solomon 1:3 Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee. Song of Solomon 2:3 As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Jump to Previous Apples Beloved Boughs Branches Breasts Breath Citrons Climb Clusters Countenance Face Fragrance Fruit Hold Indeed Lay Nose Palm Palm-Tree Scent Smell Stalks Thereof Tree VineJump to Next Apples Beloved Boughs Branches Breasts Breath Citrons Climb Clusters Countenance Face Fragrance Fruit Hold Indeed Lay Nose Palm Palm-Tree Scent Smell Stalks Thereof Tree VineSong of Solomon 7 1. a further description of the church's graces.10. The church professes her faith and desire I said, “I will climb the palm tree; I will take hold of its fruit.” This phrase reflects the speaker's desire and admiration, using the imagery of a palm tree, which is often associated with beauty, fertility, and uprightness in biblical literature. The palm tree is a symbol of victory and prosperity, as seen in Psalm 92:12, where the righteous are compared to a flourishing palm. The act of climbing and taking hold of the fruit suggests an intimate pursuit and appreciation of the beloved's qualities. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, palm trees were common and valued for their fruit, the date, which was a staple in the diet and economy. This imagery can also be seen as a metaphor for the pursuit of spiritual fruitfulness and the blessings that come from a relationship with God. May your breasts be like clusters of the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples, Persons / Places / Events 1. The LoverThe speaker in this verse, often interpreted as Solomon or a representation of the bridegroom, expressing desire and admiration for his beloved. 2. The Beloved The recipient of the lover's admiration, often seen as the Shulammite woman, representing beauty and desirability. 3. The Palm Tree Symbolizes stature, beauty, and fruitfulness, often used metaphorically in biblical poetry. 4. The Vine and Clusters Represents abundance and blessing, frequently used in Scripture to symbolize prosperity and joy. 5. Apples Symbolic of sweetness and pleasantness, often associated with love and desire in biblical literature. Teaching Points The Beauty of Marital LoveThis verse celebrates the physical and emotional intimacy between husband and wife, affirming the goodness of marital love as designed by God. Symbolism of Fruitfulness The imagery of the palm tree and vine highlights the blessings of fruitfulness and abundance in a godly marriage. Desire and Delight The expression of desire in this verse encourages spouses to delight in one another, fostering a loving and joyful relationship. Spiritual Parallels While the immediate context is marital love, the deeper spiritual parallel can be drawn to the relationship between Christ and the Church, emphasizing love, commitment, and unity. Cultivating a Fragrant Life Just as the fragrance of the beloved is likened to apples, believers are encouraged to cultivate a life that is pleasing and fragrant to God and others.(8) Boughs.--Heb. sansan; only here. Probably a form derived from the sound, like salsal, zalzal, &c, denoting the waving of the long feathery branches of the palm. Smell of thy nose--i.e., "fragrance of thy breath," ap = nose being used apparently because of the resemblance of its root, anap = breathe, with that of tappuach = apple. Hebrew I said,אָמַ֙רְתִּי֙ (’ā·mar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “I will climb אֶעֱלֶ֣ה (’e·‘ĕ·leh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively the palm tree; בְתָמָ֔ר (ḇə·ṯā·mār) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8558: Palm tree, date palm I will take hold אֹֽחֲזָ֖ה (’ō·ḥă·zāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 270: To grasp, take hold, take possession of its fruit.” בְּסַנְסִנָּ֑יו (bə·san·sin·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5577: Fruit stalk (of the date) May your breasts שָׁדַ֙יִךְ֙ (šā·ḏa·yiḵ) Noun - mdc | second person feminine singular Strong's 7699: The breast of a, woman, animal be וְיִֽהְיוּ־ (wə·yih·yū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be like clusters כְּאֶשְׁכְּל֣וֹת (kə·’eš·kə·lō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 811: A bunch of grapes, other fruit of the vine, הַגֶּ֔פֶן (hag·ge·p̄en) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape the fragrance וְרֵ֥יחַ (wə·rê·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7381: To smell, perceive odor of your breath אַפֵּ֖ךְ (’ap·pêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire like apples, כַּתַּפּוּחִֽים׃ (kat·tap·pū·ḥîm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8598: An apple, the fruit, the tree Links Song of Solomon 7:8 NIVSong of Solomon 7:8 NLT Song of Solomon 7:8 ESV Song of Solomon 7:8 NASB Song of Solomon 7:8 KJV Song of Solomon 7:8 BibleApps.com Song of Solomon 7:8 Biblia Paralela Song of Solomon 7:8 Chinese Bible Song of Solomon 7:8 French Bible Song of Solomon 7:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 7:8 I said I will climb up into (Song Songs SS So Can) |
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