KJV ORIGINAL
I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I belong to my beloved, and he longs for me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse expresses the beautiful truth of mutual love and belonging between two people who are devoted to each other.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from the Song of Solomon, a poetic love song between a bride and groom, likely written during Solomon's reign around 950 BC. In ancient Hebrew culture, marriage was seen as a sacred covenant that reflected God's faithful love for His people. The verse appears near the end of the song as the couple celebrates their deep, committed love for one another.
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