Song of Solomon 5:9 Meaning and Explanation
“What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The daughters of Jerusalem question what makes her beloved so special that she suffers so intensely for him.
The Context of Song of Solomon 5:9
The daughters of Jerusalem question her singular devotion.
What Does Song of Solomon 5:9 Mean?
The women ask a reasonable question: What sets him apart? Why not love another? This is not mockery but genuine inquiry—what makes this man worth such devotion, such public declaration of love-sickness, such willingness to be shamed?
Her answer will be a detailed portrait of his excellences. The question itself validates her need to explain, to defend her choice, to make the invisible value of her beloved visible to those who do not yet see him as she does.
Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Solomon 5:9
What does Song of Solomon 5:9 mean?
The daughters of Jerusalem question what makes her beloved so special that she suffers so intensely for him.
What is the context of Song of Solomon 5:9?
The daughters of Jerusalem question her singular devotion.