KJV ORIGINAL
Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have captured my heart completely, my darling, my bride; you have stolen my heart with just one glance from your eyes, with one piece of jewelry around your neck.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing how deeply and completely he has fallen in love, saying that even the smallest gestures from his beloved captivate him entirely.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a love poem in the Song of Solomon, where Solomon (or a bridegroom) is speaking to his bride. In ancient Hebrew culture, terms like 'sister' were used as endearing terms between spouses, not indicating actual family relationship. The imagery of jewelry and ornaments reflects the wedding customs and beauty standards of ancient Israel.
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