The Song of Songs 7:10

Poetic Refrain: Mutual Possession

The Beloved about Her Lover:

7:10 I am my beloved’s,

and he desires me! ¹ 

Ezekiel 24:16

24:16 “Son of man, realize that I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a jolt, ²  but you must not mourn or weep or shed tears.

Ezekiel 26:12

26:12 They will steal your wealth and loot your merchandise. They will tear down your walls and destroy your luxurious ³  homes. Your stones, your trees, and your soil he will throw ⁴  into the water. ⁵ 

¹ tn Heb “his desire is for me” (so NASB, NIV, NRSV).

² tn Heb “a strike.”

³ tn Heb “desirable.”

⁴ tn Heb “set.”

⁵ tn Heb “into the midst of the water.”