Song Of Solomon 8:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: thou, O Solomon, must have a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

My vineyard belongs to me and is right here with me. You, Solomon, can have your thousand pieces of silver, and give two hundred to those who tend your vineyards.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring ownership of her own heart and love, saying that while Solomon may have wealth and many relationships, what belongs to her is hers to give.

📚 Historical Context

This appears to be the Shulammite woman's final declaration of independence and self-ownership. In Solomon's time, vineyards were valuable property often leased out for payment, with portions going to caretakers. The woman is using this metaphor to contrast her personal, freely-given love with Solomon's commercial approach to relationships.

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Song Of Solomon 8:11

Solomon owned a vineyard at a place called Baal-hamon. He rented it out to people who would take care of it. Each person who rented part of it had to pay him a thousand pieces of silver for the fruit it produced.

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