Song of Solomon 8:11Solomon had a vineyard at Baal Hamon. He leased out the vineyard to keepers. Each was to bring a thousand shekels of silver for its fruit.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. The woman contrasts Solomon's commercial vineyard with her own simple gift of love, showing true value. Modern Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: quiet confidence in choosing love over material wealth
The original word
kesef (כֶּסֶף) — silver, money, payment for commercial transaction
Why it matters
Baal-hamon means 'lord of the multitude' — likely Solomon's most profitable vineyard
Read with care
What most readers miss in Song of Solomon 8:11
She's making a point about TRUE wealth — Solomon can have his expensive vineyard, but her love is priceless
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about Solomon's riches, but she's actually making a profound statement that her simple, freely-given love is worth more than all his commercial enterprises.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Song of Solomon 8:11
Bible Genome reading
Song of Solomon 8:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Song of Solomon 8:11 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 resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wealth, business. Notable phrases: Solomon had a vineyard; thousand shekels.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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