Song of Solomon 7:3Your two breasts are like two fawns, that are twins of a roe.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. Intimate setting. The bridegroom uses the gentlest creatures—young deer—to describe his beloved's beauty...
The emotion here: tender reverence mixed with passionate desire for his beloved
The original word
shadayim (שָׁדַיִם) — breasts, from a root meaning 'to nourish'—symbol of life-giving femininity
Why it matters
Twin fawns were considered the most graceful and innocent creatures, representing perfect symmetry and gentle beauty
Read with care
What most readers miss in Song of Solomon 7:3
This imagery emphasizes tenderness and care—the man sees his wife's body as something precious to be cherished, not consumed
Common misconceptionModern culture sees breasts only sexually, but this verse shows them as symbols of life, nourishment, and gentle beauty worthy of reverent appreciation.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Song of Solomon 7:3
Bible Genome reading
Song of Solomon 7:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Song of Solomon 7:3 comes from the book of Song of Solomon, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Beloved. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include beauty, tenderness, intimacy. Notable phrases: two fawns; twins of a roe.
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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