If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she be a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar.
If she is like a strong wall, we will build a beautiful silver palace on her. But if she is like an open door, we will protect her by surrounding her with cedar boards.
The writer is describing how they will respond to a young woman based on her character - rewarding her if she's strong and protective, or providing protection if she's vulnerable.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the Song of Solomon, a poetic book celebrating love and marriage, likely written by King Solomon around 970-930 BC. The speakers here appear to be the brothers of the Shulammite woman, discussing how they will treat their sister based on whether she maintains her purity and strength of character. In ancient times, families took responsibility for protecting unmarried daughters and ensuring they made good marriage choices.
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