Song of Solomon 8:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 8:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 8:7 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 8:7 — KJV
“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.”
— Song of Solomon 8:7 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 8:7 in Context — About the Book of Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon is an unashamed celebration of covenant love — poetic dialogue between a bride and bridegroom that honors desire, faithfulness, and delight. Believers across centuries have also read it as a picture of Christ's love for His people: strong as death, unquenchable by many waters.
Cross-References for Song of Solomon 8:7
“And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 8:7: cannot, can, would
“If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak?”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 8:7: cannot, can, would
“Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to him and to his sons for ever. light: Heb. lamp, or, candle”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 8:7: can, would, give
“It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. It...: Heb. Fine gold shall not be given for it”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 8:7: cannot, neither, can
“Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. they cannot...: or, none can order them unto thee”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 8:7: many, cannot, can
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