Song of Solomon 7:9Your mouth like the best wine, that goes down smoothly for my beloved, gliding through the lips of those who are asleep.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. The lovers speak of kisses using wine metaphors. Wine was the finest drink, reserved for celebrations. Modern location: Israel/Palestine region.
The emotion here: deeply satisfied and content
The original word
yayin (יַיִן) — fermented wine, symbol of celebration and finest pleasure
Why it matters
The phrase 'lips of those who are asleep' refers to wine's ability to bring pleasant dreams and peaceful rest
Read with care
What most readers miss in Song of Solomon 7:9
This isn't just about taste but about wine's effect—bringing joy, warmth, and peaceful contentment
Common misconceptionMany think this is only about the woman's mouth, but it's about the intoxicating effect of love itself—how it brings peace even into sleep.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Song of Solomon 7:9
Bible Genome reading
Song of Solomon 7:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Song of Solomon 7:9 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 sweetness, pleasure. Notable phrases: like the best wine.
Emotionally similar
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“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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