Song Of Solomon 8:2 bbe — I would take you by the hand into my mother's house, and she would be my teacher. I would give you drink of spiced wine…

Bible in Basic English

"I would take you by the hand into my mother's house, and she would be my teacher. I would give you drink of spiced wine, drink of the pomegranate."

— Song Of Solomon 8:2, Bible in Basic English

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Song Of Solomon 8 — Context

1

Oh that you were my brother, who took milk from my mother's breasts! When I came to you in the street, I would give you kisses; yes, I would not be looked down on.

2

I would take you by the hand into my mother's house, and she would be my teacher. I would give you drink of spiced wine, drink of the pomegranate.

3

His left hand would be under my head, and his right hand about me.

4

I say to you, O daughters of Jerusalem, do not let love be moved till it is ready.

5

Who is this, who comes up from the waste places, resting on her loved one? It was I who made you awake under the apple-tree, where your mother gave you birth; there she was in pain at your birth.

Song Of Solomon 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 8:2 say?
Song Of Solomon 8:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I would take you by the hand into my mother's house, and she would be my teacher. I would give you drink of spiced wine, drink of the pomegranate.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 8:2 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 8:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 8, verse 2.
Who wrote Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional). It was written c. 965 BC.
What is the book of Song Of Solomon about?
The Song of Solomon is a love poem between a bridegroom and his bride — a celebration of marital love as something pure, joyful, and given by God. Christian tradition has long read it also as an allegory of Christ's love for his church.
What are the major themes of Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon explores themes including Love, Marriage, Beauty, Desire, Covenant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Song Of Solomon 8:2.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 8:2 in?
Song Of Solomon 8:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Song Of Solomon 8:2?
Song Of Solomon 8:2 reads (BBE): “I would take you by the hand into my mother's house, and she would be my teacher. I would give you drink of spiced wine, drink of the pomegranate.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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