Song of Solomon 8:4

I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, until he please.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Song of Solomon 8:4

BSB

O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right.

AKJV

I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that you stir not up, nor awake my love, until he please.

CPDV

Groom to Chorus: I bind you by oath, O daughters of Jerusalem, not to disturb or awaken the beloved, until she wills.

ERV

I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up, nor awaken love, until it please.

NHEB

I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, that you not stir up, nor awaken love, until it so desires.

SMT

I adjured you, O daughters of Jerusalem, why will ye awake, and why will ye rouse love till he shall desire?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Song of Solomon 8:4

IchargeH7650youOdaughtersH1323ofJerusalemH3389thatyestirnotupH5782VerbnorawakeH5782VerbmyloveH160Noun FeminineuntilhepleaseH2654Verb

Commentary for Song of Solomon 8:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Song of Solomon 8:4

Summary

Warning against interrupting romantic moment

Event

Issuing protective charge

Estimated Time Period

c. 10th century BC