Song of Solomon 5:4 Meaning and Explanation
“My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my bowels were moved for him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Song of Solomon 5:4
The beloved's gesture moves her to feeling.
What Does Song of Solomon 5:4 Mean?
His hand through the hole of the door is an act of patience and tenderness rather than force. The gesture itself—reaching, touching what he can—awakens her from her resistance and makes her bodily response unmistakable: her bowels (seat of emotion and love) are moved for him.
This physical stirring is involuntary and decisive: she cannot remain unmoved once his presence is truly felt. His gentle persistence accomplishes what his words alone could not.
Song of Solomon 5:4 in the Original Language
bowels (קרביים, kirvayim) — inner being, viscera; in biblical usage, the seat of emotion, compassion, and love.
Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Solomon 5:4
What does Song of Solomon 5:4 mean?
His tender gesture—reaching through the door—stirs her longing and breaks through her hesitation.
What is the context of Song of Solomon 5:4?
The beloved's gesture moves her to feeling.