Bible Strands
Song of Solomon 4:9
You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The male speaker addresses the female beloved as "my sister, my bride" immediately after inviting her to descend from Lebanon's peaks and following his description of her fragrance.
The words — The verb לִבַּבְתִּינִי (li.bav.tî.nî) literally renders "you have stolen my heart," directly paired with the noun עֲנָק ('a.naq) for "necklace" or "jewel."
The thread — The motif of being captivated by a lover's gaze parallels Proverbs 5:19, while the recurring address "my sister, my bride" ties this declaration to Song of Solomon 4:12 and Song of Solomon 5:1.
Why it lands — The text records how a single glance or piece of jewelry can completely displace emotional focus, presenting romantic attraction as an involuntary capture rather than a gradual development.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 5:19 A loving doe, a graceful fawn—may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever.
- Song of Solomon 4:12 My sister, my bride, you are a garden locked up, a spring enclosed, a fountain sealed.
- Song of Solomon 5:1 I have come to my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends, and drink; drink freely, O beloved.
- Song of Solomon 7:5 Your head crowns you like Mount Carmel, the hair of your head like purple threads; the king is captured in your tresses.
- Song of Solomon 7:10 I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me.
- Hosea 2:19 So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion.
- 2 Corinthians 11:2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
- Psalms 45:9 The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
- Song of Solomon 1:10 Your cheeks are beautiful with ornaments, your neck with strings of jewels.
- Song of Solomon 1:15 How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how very beautiful! Your eyes are like doves.