Song of Solomon 8:8

We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Song of Solomon 8:8

BSB

We have a little sister, and her breasts are not yet grown. What shall we do for our sister on the day she is spoken for?

AKJV

We have a little sister, and she has no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for?

CPDV

Chorus: Our sister is little and has no breasts. What shall we do for our sister on the day when she is called upon?

ERV

We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for?

NHEB

We have a little sister. She has no breasts. What shall we do for our sister in the day when she is to be spoken for?

SMT

A little sister to us, and no breasts to her: what shall we do for our sister in the day it shall be spoken for her?

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

WehavealittleH6996Adjective sisterH269Noun FeminineandshehathnobreastsH7699Noun MasculinewhatshallwedoH6213VerbforoursisterH269Noun FeminineinthedayH3117Noun MasculinewhensheshallbespokenforH1696Verb

Commentary for Song of Solomon 8:8

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

Overview of Song of Solomon 8:8

Summary

Concern for younger sister's readiness

Event

Questioning preparedness for marriage

Estimated Time Period

c. 10th century BC