Song of Songs 7:10

Song of Songs 7:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.
• New International Version (NIV)I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I am my beloved’s, And his desire is toward me.
• New Living Translation (NLT)I am my lover’s, and he claims me as his own.

Context of Song of Songs 7:10

8I 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, 9and your mouth like the best wine. It goes down smoothly for my beloved, gliding over lips and teeth. I am my beloved's, and his desire is for me. 11Come, my beloved, let us go out into the fields and lodge in the villages; 12let us go out early to the vineyards and see whether the vines have budded, whether the grape blossoms have opened and the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give you my love.

Song of Songs 7:10 word by word

אֲנִ֣י לְדוֹדִ֔י וְעָלַ֖י תְּשׁוּקָתֽוֹ׃ סRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• my beloved’sדּוֹדdôd dôd · belovedH1730
• and his desireתְּשׁוּקָהteshûqâh · desireH8669

Commentaries on Song of Songs 7:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10I 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 Genesis 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…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-13Verses 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…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. 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).Read the comment
• Rashi on Tanakh · v. 10And your palate is like the best wine Be careful with your answers that they should be like the best wine.Read the comment

In the dictionaries

• Desire

Commentaries on Song of Songs 7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary