Song of Solomon 6:8There are sixty queens, eighty concubines, and virgins without number.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. Solomon's palace courtyard. The king's harem contains hundreds of women, yet he singles out one beloved. Modern equivalent: Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: overwhelmed by love despite having many options
The original word
shishim (שִׁשִּׁים) — sixty, emphasizing the vast number of other women
Why it matters
Solomon actually had 700 wives and 300 concubines according to 1 Kings 11:3
Read with care
What most readers miss in Song of Solomon 6:8
This isn't about polygamy - it's poetry about feeling uniquely chosen among many
Common misconceptionPeople think this endorses polygamy, but it's Hebrew poetry using hyperbole to express exclusive love - like saying 'I could have anyone, but I choose only you.'
The thread continues
Verses that echo Song of Solomon 6:8
Bible Genome reading
Song of Solomon 6:8 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Song of Solomon 6:8 comes from the book of Song of Solomon, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is a royal palace. These words are attributed to Lover. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include uniqueness, comparison, royalty. Notable phrases: sixty queens; eighty concubines; virgins without number.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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