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Cântico dos Cânticos, 7

1. epistrefe epistrefe h soulamitiV epistrefe epistrefe kai oyomeqa en soi ti oyesqe en th soulamitidi h ercomenh wV coroi twn parembolwn

1. quid videbis in Sulamiten nisi choros castrorum quam pulchri sunt gressus tui in calciamentis filia principis junctura feminum tuorum sicut monilia quæ fabricata sunt manu artificis

2. ti wraiwqhsan diabhmata sou en upodhmasin qugater nadab ruqmoi mhrwn sou omoioi ormiskoiV ergw ceirwn tecnitou

2. umbilicus tuus crater tornatilis numquam indigens poculis venter tuus sicut acervus tritici vallatus liliis

3. omfaloV sou krathr toreutoV mh usteroumenoV krama koilia sou qimwnia sitou pefragmenh en krinoiV

3. duo ubera tua sicut duo hinuli gemelli capreæ

4. duo mastoi sou wV duo nebroi didumoi dorkadoV

4. collum tuum sicut turris eburnea oculi tui sicut piscinæ in Esebon quæ sunt in porta filiæ multitudinis nasus tuus sicut turris Libani quæ respicit contra Damascum

5. trachloV sou wV purgoV elefantinoV ofqalmoi sou wV limnai en esebwn en pulaiV qugatroV pollwn mukthr sou wV purgoV tou libanou skopeuwn proswpon damaskou

5. caput tuum ut Carmelus et comæ capitis tui sicut purpura regis vincta canalibus

6. kefalh sou epi se wV karmhloV kai plokion kefalhV sou wV porfura basileuV dedemenoV en paradromaiV

6. quam pulchra es et quam decora carissima in deliciis

7. ti wraiwqhV kai ti hdunqhV agaph en trufaiV sou

7. statura tua adsimilata est palmæ et ubera tua botris

8. touto megeqoV sou wmoiwqh tw foiniki kai oi mastoi sou toiV botrusin

8. dixi ascendam in palmam adprehendam fructus ejus et erunt ubera tua sicut botri vineæ et odor oris tui sicut malorum

9. eipa anabhsomai en tw foiniki krathsw twn uyewn autou kai esontai dh mastoi sou wV botrueV thV ampelou kai osmh rinoV sou wV mhla

9. guttur tuum sicut vinum optimum dignum dilecto meo ad potandum labiisque et dentibus illius ruminandum

10. kai larugx sou wV oinoV o agaqoV poreuomenoV tw adelfidw mou eiV euquqhta ikanoumenoV ceilesin mou kai odousin

10. ego dilecto meo et ad me conversio ejus

11. egw tw adelfidw mou kai ep' eme h epistrofh autou

11. veni dilecte mi egrediamur in agrum commoremur in villis

12. elqe adelfide mou exelqwmen eiV agron aulisqwmen en kwmaiV

12. mane surgamus ad vineas videamus si floruit vinea si flores fructus parturiunt si floruerunt mala punica ibi dabo tibi ubera mea

13. orqriswmen eiV ampelwnaV idwmen ei hnqhsen h ampeloV hnqhsen o kuprismoV hnqhsan ai roai ekei dwsw touV mastouV mou soi

13. mandragoræ dederunt odorem in portis nostris omnia poma nova et vetera dilecte mi servavi tibi

14. oi mandragorai edwkan osmhn kai epi quraiV hmwn panta akrodrua nea proV palaia adelfide mou ethrhsa soi

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Footnotes:

7:1-5 - The groom extols the bride's beauty, emphasizing the joy of mutual appreciation. Poetic language about the bride's body reveals the importance of physical attraction in love (see also Song of Solomon 4:1-5 and 1 Corinthians 7:3-5).

7:6-9 - The groom expresses his love and desire for his bride, highlighting the emotional depth of their relationship. The metaphor of wine and perfume symbolizes the sweetness and joy of true love (see also Psalm 104:15 and Ephesians 5:18).

7:10-12 - The bride responds to the groom, affirming her love and availability. This reciprocity is essential to a healthy relationship, evidencing the mutual nature of love (see also Philippians 2:3-4 and Colossians 3:14).

07:13 - The bride extends an invitation to the groom to experience the beauty of love. This call to intimacy expresses the freedom and joy of authentic love (see also 1 John 4:16 and Psalm 37:4).

7:14-15 - The bridegroom is invited to come to the vineyards, symbolizing the joy of communion and the abundance of love. Love is compared to a banquet, emphasizing the richness of shared life (see also Song of Solomon 2:4 and John 10:10).

Verses related to Cântico dos Cânticos, 7:

Songs chapter 7 continues the mutual praise between the lovers. How is intimacy celebrated in this poem? This sensual text describes the beauty of his beloved from head to toe, using vivid metaphors from nature and architecture. The chapter also expresses mutual desire and anticipation of shared pleasure. Songs 7 addresses themes such as appreciation of the body, sexual desire within commitment and reciprocity in love. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that illuminate the celebration of physical love in this passionate chapter.

1 Corinthians 7:3-4: "The husband must fulfill his conjugal duties towards his wife, and likewise the wife towards her husband. The woman does not have authority over her own body, but her husband does. Likewise, the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does." - These verses reflect the intimacy and mutual giving described in Song of Songs 7.

Genesis 2:23: "Then the man said: 'This is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh! She will be called woman, because she was taken from man.'" - This statement from Adam echoes the admiration and mutual recognition between the lovers in Song of Songs 7.

Isaiah 62:5: "As a young man marries a maiden, so he who builds you up will marry you; As the bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you." - This verse uses the language of marital love, similar to that of the Song of Songs, to describe God's love for his people.

Proverbs 31:10: "An exemplary wife; happy whoever finds it! It is much more valuable than rubies." - This verse echoes the appreciation for the beloved expressed in Song of Songs 7.

Ephesians 5:31-32: "For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This is a profound mystery; I am referring, however, to Christ and the church." - Paul uses the language of marriage, reminiscent of the Song of Songs, to describe the union between Christ and the church.

FAQ:

What does the groom express about his beloved's beauty in Song of Solomon 7?

The groom describes his beloved poetically, extolling her physical beauty and comparing her to natural elements, such as the lily and the palm tree. (Song of Solomon 7:1-9)

How does the beloved respond to the groom's desire in Song of Solomon 7?

The beloved expresses her desire to be with her fiancé, offering him her love and accepting union with him. She shows herself receptive and passionate. (Song of Solomon 7:10-13)

What does the phrase "with my teeth" mean in Song of Solomon 7?

The expression "with my teeth" symbolizes the complete surrender of the beloved to the groom, indicating an intense desire and a surrender to mutual love. (Song of Solomon 7:2)

How does the groom feel as he looks at his beloved in Song of Solomon 7?

The groom is drawn and amazed by his beloved's beauty, recognizing her as something precious and desirable, something he wants to protect and care for. (Song of Solomon 7:6-7)

What does the groom ask of his beloved in Song of Solomon 7?

The groom asks his beloved to share his life and love, creating a space of intimacy and mutual pleasure. He desires to deepen their relationship even further. (Song of Solomon 7:10-13)


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