Song of Solomon 4:9
Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck. Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck.
The verse belongs to one of Solomon's one thousand and five songs or poems, written as a dialogue between various parties in vivid, warm, Eastern and Oriental figurative imagery. Its imagery belongs to the time when it was written and is not to be judged by modern objection. It is a poetical picture and parable of Christ and His church, showing His wonderful love for her.
It portrays the beloved's heart as ravished and deeply moved by a single glance of one eye and by one chain or necklace of the neck. Its language of sister and spouse expresses depth and tenderness of love, portraying Jesus' profound affection for His people. It also shows her love in response to Him, though often wanting in faithfulness and constancy. It is to be read alone with God while keeping the picture of Christ and His church in mind.