Song of Solomon 8:1

Oh that you were like my brother,who sucked the breasts of my mother!If I found you outside, I would kiss you;yes, and no one would despise me.

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In The King James Version

O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised.

In Context

2I would lead you, bringing you into my mother's house,who would instruct me.I would have you drink spiced wine,of the juice of my pomegranate.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:12Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,for his wrath will soon be kindled.Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.

Psalms 51:17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit.A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Song of Solomon 1:2Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth;for your love is better than wine.

Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 66:11that you may nurse and be satisfied at the comforting breasts; that you may drink deeply, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory."

Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion!Shout, daughter of Jerusalem!Behold, your king comes to you!He is righteous, and having salvation;lowly, and riding on a donkey,even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew Henry on Song of Solomon 8:1

The affections between Christ and his spouse are as strong and lively here, in this closing chapter of the song, as ever, and rather more so. I. The spouse continues her importunity for a more intimate communion and fellowship with him, ver. 1-3 . II. She charges the daughters of Jerusalem not to interrupt her communion with her beloved ( ver. 4 ); and they, thereupon, admire her dependence on him, ver. 5 . III. She begs of her beloved, whom she raises up by her prayers ( ver. 5 ), that he would by his grace… Read the whole commentary →

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