Song of Solomon 2:6

Modern

His left hand is under my head, and his right arm embraces me.

Traditional

His left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth embrace me.

Literal

His left hand is under my head, and his right hand embraces me.

Latin

Læva ejus sub capite meo, et dextera illius amplexabitur me.

Hebrew

English

His left hand is under my head, and his right arm embraces me.

The woman's love is intense, and his love is overwhelming.
If the Song is a collection of poems, the couple may be married. Their lovemaking is so exhausting that she feels faint and asks for raisin cakes and apples. In the ancient Near East, people considered these foods to be aphrodisiacs.
sustain me: She now relies on him to revive her with fruit from the earlier image—he is the apple tree, so he can provide apples to renew her strength.
His left hand is under my head: He tenderly supports her with his embrace as they lie together (see also Song of Solomon 8:3).

In this short poem, the man and woman exchange compliments. They use flower and tree metaphors to describe their loving relationship. The man is the protector and provider,
The poem ends (Song of Solomon 2:6) with the man and woman in an intimate embrace.

The couple lovingly describe each other. They admire her unique beauty and appreciate his strong protection and support.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah 54:5–10
For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Song of Solomon 8:3–5
His left hand is under my head, and his right arm embraces me.
Jeremiah 32:41
Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.
Ephesians 5:25–29
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her
John 3:29
The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.
Isaiah 62:4–5
No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride.
Proverbs 4:8
Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.