Text -- The Song of Songs 8:8 (NET)

The Brother’s Plan and the Sister’s Reward

8:8 The Beloved’s Brothers: We have a little sister, and as yet she has no breasts. What shall we do for our sister on the day when she is spoken for?

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Sos 8:8

¹ sn The Beloved’s brothers knew that once a couple is betrothed, sexual temptations would be at their greatest. Thus, in v. 9 they devise a plan to protect the purity of their sister: If she is a virtuous young woman, they would reward her; however, if she is prone to temptation, they will restrain her and guard her from promiscuity.