Song of Solomon 5:7 Meaning and Explanation
“The watchmen that went about the city found me, they smote me, they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my veil from me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →In her nighttime search for her beloved, the city watchmen attack her and tear away her veil.
The Context of Song of Solomon 5:7
She searches for the beloved in the city and is attacked.
What Does Song of Solomon 5:7 Mean?
Now she wanders the city at night seeking him, and the guardians meant to keep order instead assault her. Their removal of her veil—a mark of her protection, dignity, and marital status—is a violation of her person and honor. She moves from lover's chamber to public victim.
This violence signals the danger of desperation and the loss of protection that comes when one is separated from the beloved. The veil torn away leaves her exposed and shamed, moving the song from the private intimacy of the garden into harsh public reality.
Song of Solomon 5:7 in the Original Language
smote (הכה, haka) — struck, hit; used of both literal physical blows and metaphorical wounding.
Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Solomon 5:7
What does Song of Solomon 5:7 mean?
In her nighttime search for her beloved, the city watchmen attack her and tear away her veil.
What is the context of Song of Solomon 5:7?
She searches for the beloved in the city and is attacked.