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Song of Solomon 8:2–3

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Song of Solomon 8:2

2I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother’s house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.

Song of Solomon 8:3

3His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me.

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DEFINED WORDS

Song of Solomon 8:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mother

A female parent; figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cause

A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case; as a verb, to make something happen.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

spiced

Seasoned, mixed, or prepared with spices or aromatic substances.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

pomegranate

The fruit called a pomegranate, and an ornamental form patterned after it in tabernacle and temple work.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Song of Solomon 8:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

head

The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

embrace

To clasp in the arms; to receive, accept, or welcome readily.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 2

  1. Song of Solomon 3:4
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  2. Song of Solomon 4:10–1
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  3. Song of Solomon 7:12
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  4. Galatians 4:26
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  5. 1 Peter 1:10–12
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From verse 3

  1. Song of Solomon 2:6
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  2. 2 Corinthians 12:9
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  3. Deuteronomy 33:27
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  4. Isaiah 62:4–5
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