KJV ORIGINAL
His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I wish his left hand was supporting my head, and his right hand was holding me close.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing a deep longing for intimate closeness and tender care from her beloved.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the Song of Solomon, a collection of love poetry traditionally attributed to King Solomon around 970-930 BC. The book celebrates romantic love between a bride and groom, using vivid imagery common in ancient Near Eastern love poetry. This particular verse echoes an earlier passage (Song 2:6) and represents the bride's desire for physical and emotional intimacy with her husband.
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