Song of Solomon 5:8

New English Translation

⁸I admonish you, O maidens of Jerusalem—
If you find my beloved, what will you tell him?
Tell him that I am lovesick!^[a]

Song of Solomon 5:8 tn The genitive construct חוֹלַת אַהֲבָה (kholat ʾahavah, “sick of love”) denotes “lovesick.” This is an example of a genitive of cause, that is, the Beloved was (physically/emotionally) sick because of her unrequited love for him. See study note on Song 2:5.

Song of Songs 5:8

New International Version

⁸Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you^(A)—
if you find my beloved,^(B)
what will you tell him?
Tell him I am faint with love.^(C)

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