Song of Solomon 8:1
The Scripture
(1) O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter portrays the beloved’s yearning to see his beloved and the lover’s fierce desire to meet her, filled with vivid images of her beauty and the intensity of their love. It underscores the overwhelming power of romantic passion and the deep longing that drives the lovers toward union.
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