Meaning, commentary and cross references
Song of Solomon 2:4
“He brought me to the banqueting house,
and his banner over me was love.”In other translations
KJV · King James Version
He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.
NIV · New International Version
Let him lead me to the banquet hall, and let his banner over me be love.
WEB · World English Bible
He brought me to the banquet hall. His banner over me is love.
What does Song of Solomon 2:4 mean?
John Gill · Exposition of the Entire Bible, on Song of Solomon 2:4
He brought me to the banqueting house,.... Or "into" it (q). The "house of wine" (r), as it is literally in the original; either the "wine cellar" (s), as some, where stores of it were kept; or, the "place of fasting" (t), as others, and, as we render it, a "banqueting house"; where it was distributed and drank; a banquet of wine being put for a feast, and here the nuptial feast; and may design the Gospel feast in the house of God, where there is plenty of the wine of Gospel truths, and provisions of rich food, with which believers are sweetly refreshed and delightfully regaled: and to be brought hither, under the drawings and influences of divine grace, is a special privilege, a…
John Gill, Exposition of the Entire Bible (1746–63). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Context: Song of Solomon 2:1–7 (WEB)
1I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. 2As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. 3As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, his fruit was sweet to my taste. 4He brought me to the banquet hall. His banner over me is love. 5Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples; for I am faint with love. 6His left hand is under my head. His right hand embraces me. 7I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, or by the hinds of the field, that you not stir up, nor awaken love, until it so desires.
Cross references
- John 15:9–15
Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love.
- Romans 5:8–10
But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
- Romans 8:28–39
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.
- Song of Solomon 1:4
Take me away with you. Let’s hurry. The king has brought me into his rooms. Friends We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will praise your love more than wine! Beloved They are right to love you.
- Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with me.
- Psalms 84:10
- Isaiah 11:10
It will happen in that day that the nations will seek the root of Jesse, who stands as a banner of the peoples; and his resting place will be glorious.
- Song of Solomon 6:4
You are beautiful, my love, as Tirzah, lovely as Jerusalem, awesome as an army with banners.