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◄ Song of Solomon 6:5►

New International Version
Turn your eyes from me; they overwhelm me. Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Gilead.

New Living Translation
Turn your eyes away, for they overpower me. Your hair falls in waves, like a flock of goats winding down the slopes of Gilead.

English Standard Version
Turn away your eyes from me, for they overwhelm me— Your hair is like a flock of goats leaping down the slopes of Gilead.

Berean Standard Bible
Turn your eyes away from me, for they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead.

King James Bible
Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hairis as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead.

New King James Version
Turn your eyes away from me, For they have overcome me. Your hairis like a flock of goats Going down from Gilead.

New American Standard Bible
“Turn your eyes away from me, For they have confused me; Your hair is like a flock of goats That have descended from Gilead.

NASB 1995
“Turn your eyes away from me, For they have confused me; Your hair is like a flock of goats That have descended from Gilead.

NASB 1977
“Turn your eyes away from me, For they have confused me; Your hair is like a flock of goats That have descended from Gilead.

Legacy Standard Bible
Turn your eyes away from me, For they have overwhelmed me; Your hair is like a flock of goats That have leapt down from Gilead.

Amplified Bible
“Turn your [flashing] eyes away from me, For they have confusedand overcome me; Your hair is like [the shimmering black fleece of] a flock of [Arabian] goats That have descended from Mount Gilead.

Christian Standard Bible
Turn your eyes away from me, for they captivate me. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Turn your eyes away from me, for they captivate me. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead.

American Standard Version
Turn away thine eyes from me, For they have overcome me. Thy hair is as a flock of goats, That lie along the side of Gilead.

Contemporary English Version
Turn away your eyes--they make me melt. Your hair tosses about as gracefully as goats coming down from Gilead.

English Revised Version
Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me. Thy hair is as a flock of goats, that lie along the side of Gilead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Turn your eyes away from me. They enchant me! Your hair is like a flock of goats moving down from Gilead.

Good News Translation
Turn your eyes away from me; they are holding me captive. Your hair dances like a flock of goats bounding down the hills of Gilead.

International Standard Version
Turn your eyes from me, for they excite me. Your hair is like a flock of goats coming down from Mt. Gilead.

NET Bible
Turn your eyes away from me--they overwhelm me! Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Mount Gilead.

New Heart English Bible
Turn away your eyes from me, for they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats, that lie along the side of Gilead.

Webster's Bible Translation
Turn away thy eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Turn your eyes away from me, for they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead.

World English Bible
Turn away your eyes from me, for they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats, that lie along the side of Gilead.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Turn around your eyes from before me, "" Because they have made me proud. Your hair [is] as a row of the goats, "" That have shone from Gilead,

Young's Literal Translation
Turn round thine eyes from before me, Because they have made me proud. Thy hair is as a row of the goats, That have shone from Gilead,

Smith's Literal Translation
Turn away thine eyes from before me; they enlarged me: thy hair as a herd of goats which lay down from Gilead.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Turn away thy eyes from me, for they have made me flee away. Thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from Galaad.

Catholic Public Domain Version

New American Bible
Turn your eyes away from me, for they stir me up. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead.

New Revised Standard Version
Turn away your eyes from me, for they overwhelm me! Your hair is like a flock of goats, moving down the slopes of Gilead.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Turn away your eyes from me, for they have overcome me; your hair is like a flock of goats which come up from the mount of Gilead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Turn your eyes from me, for they make me flutter; you hair is like a flock of goats going up from the Mountain of Gelad

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Turn away thine eyes from me, For they have overcome me. Thy hair is as a flock of goats, That trail down from Gilead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Turn away thine eyes from before me, for they have ravished me: thy hair is as flocks of goats which have appeared from Galaad.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Together in the Garden
…4You are as beautiful, my darling, as Tirzah, as lovely as Jerusalem, as majestic as troops with banners.5Turn your eyes away from me,for they have overcome me.Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead.6Your teeth are like a flock of sheep coming up from the washing; each has its twin, and not one of them is lost.…

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Cross References

Proverbs 6:25
Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.

Genesis 29:17
Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.

Psalm 45:11
and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.

Isaiah 33:17
Your eyes will see the King in His beauty and behold a land that stretches afar.

1 Peter 3:3-4
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

1 Samuel 16:12
So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.”

Matthew 5:28
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

1 Corinthians 11:15
but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering.

Ezekiel 16:13-14
So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen. / Your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect in the splendor I bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD.

Revelation 1:14
The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire.

Genesis 24:16
Now the girl was very beautiful, a virgin who had not had relations with any man. She went down to the spring, filled her jar, and came up again.

1 Timothy 2:9-10
Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

Isaiah 62:3
You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.

2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Psalm 48:2
Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.

Treasury of Scripture

Turn away your eyes from me, for they have overcome me: your hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead.

away

Genesis 32:26-28
And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me…

Exodus 32:10
Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.

Jeremiah 15:1
Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me,yet my mindcould notbe toward this people: castthem out of my sight, and let them go forth.

overcome

Song of Solomon 4:1-3
Behold, thouart fair, my love; behold, thouart fair; thouhast doves' eyes within thy locks: thy hairis as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead…

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Song of Solomon 6

1.the church professes her faith in Christ
4.Christ shows the graces of the church
10.and his love toward her

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Turn your eyes away from me, for they have overcome me.
This phrase reflects the intense and overwhelming nature of love and attraction. In the context of the Song of Solomon, which is a poetic dialogue between lovers, the speaker is expressing how the beloved's gaze is so powerful that it overwhelms him. This can be seen as a metaphor for the captivating and consuming nature of true love. In biblical terms, eyes often symbolize perception and understanding, and here they represent the deep connection and admiration between the lovers. The idea of being "overcome" suggests a surrender to love, which can be paralleled with the believer's relationship with God, where divine love is overwhelming and transformative. This phrase also echoes the theme of divine love found in other scriptures, such asPsalm 45:11, where the king is captivated by the beauty of the bride.

Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead.
This simile draws on the pastoral imagery common in ancient Near Eastern poetry. Gilead, a region east of the Jordan River, was known for its lush pastures and rolling hills, making it an ideal setting for flocks of goats. The comparison of the beloved's hair to a flock of goats suggests beauty, abundance, and grace. The movement of the goats descending the hills of Gilead would have been a striking and beautiful sight, symbolizing the flowing and luxurious nature of the beloved's hair. This imagery also reflects the agrarian culture of ancient Israel, where such scenes would be familiar and evocative. The use of natural imagery to describe human beauty is a recurring theme in the Song of Solomon, emphasizing the connection between creation and the divine. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, where the beauty and majesty of creation reflect the glory and creativity of God.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Beloved
The speaker in this verse, often interpreted as Solomon or a representation of Christ, expressing admiration and being overwhelmed by the beauty of the beloved.

2.The Shulammite
The recipient of the speaker's admiration, representing the bride or the church in allegorical interpretations.

3.Mount Gilead
A region known for its lush pastures, symbolizing beauty and abundance. It is used metaphorically to describe the beloved's hair.

Teaching Points

The Power of Beauty
The verse highlights the overwhelming power of beauty, both physical and spiritual. In a Christian context, this can be seen as a reflection of God's creation and the beauty He instills in His people.

Symbolism of Hair
Hair, described as a flock of goats, symbolizes abundance and grace. This can remind believers of the importance of seeing beauty in God's creation and in each other.

Spiritual Overwhelm
Just as the speaker is overwhelmed by the beloved's beauty, believers can be overwhelmed by the love and grace of Christ. This calls for a response of worship and adoration.

Mount Gilead's Significance
The reference to Mount Gilead emphasizes the richness and fertility of the land, which can be a metaphor for spiritual growth and fruitfulness in a believer's life.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Song of Solomon 6:5?

2.How does Song of Solomon 6:5 illustrate the power of love's gaze?

3.What does "turn your eyes away from me" reveal about vulnerability in love?

4.How can we apply the admiration in Song of Solomon 6:5 to marriage?

5.Compare Song of Solomon 6:5 with Ephesians 5:25 on love and respect.

6.How does this verse encourage us to cherish our spouse's unique qualities?

7.What is the significance of "Turn your eyes away from me" in Song of Solomon 6:5?

8.How does Song of Solomon 6:5 reflect the nature of romantic love in biblical times?

9.Why is the imagery of "overwhelming" used in Song of Solomon 6:5?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Song of Solomon 6?

11.What evidence supports Solomon as the author of Song of Solomon 5, and if lacking, why attribute these verses to him at all?

12.(Song of Solomon 6:8) How can sixty queens and eighty concubines align with Solomon's reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3)?

13.How do we reconcile the poetic exaggerations in Song of Solomon 4:1-3 with any literal or historical interpretations of the text?

14.(Song of Solomon 6:10) Does the imagery 'fair as the moon, clear as the sun' reflect ancient cosmologies and thus challenge modern scientific understanding?

What Does Song of Solomon 6:5 Mean

Turn your eyes away from me

The bridegroom—historically Solomon, prophetically a picture of Christ—speaks of being overwhelmed by the bride’s gaze.

• Eyes in Scripture often symbolize affection and devotion (Matthew 6:22-23;Psalm 32:8).

• The intensity of a single look from the beloved moves the bridegroom’s heart (cf. Songs 4:9, “You have captured my heart with one glance of your eyes”).

• Literally, Solomon is startled by the Shulammite’s ardor; spiritually, Christ delights in but is also stirred by the wholehearted focus of His people (Hebrews 12:2;2 Chronicles 16:9).

For they have overcome me

The bride’s eyes “overcome” or “overwhelm” him—she is powerful in her purity and love.

• Love’s force is celebrated later: “Love is as strong as death” (Songs 8:6).

• Likewise, the prayers and faith of the saints are said to rise like incense, moving the heart of God (Revelation 8:3-4;James 5:16).

• The scene confirms the literal intensity of marital affection while echoing the Lord’s responsiveness to sincere devotion (Psalm 145:18-19).

Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead

A rural image every Israelite would know: dark, glossy goats rolling down green hills looked like a cascading waterfall of black silk.

• Hair in ancient culture symbolized beauty, vitality, and consecration (1 Corinthians 11:15;Judges 16:17).

• The comparison highlights abundant, healthy life—qualities prized in a bride and in a believer walking in the Spirit (John 10:10;Galatians 5:22-23).

• Mount Gilead was fertile; associating the bride with that landscape speaks of fruitfulness and grace (Deuteronomy 32:13-14).

summary

Song 6:5 paints a vivid, affectionate exchange where the bridegroom is both captivated and overwhelmed by the bride’s focused love and natural beauty. Literally, it celebrates the God-given passion within marriage; prophetically, it illustrates Christ’s tender responsiveness to the undivided devotion of His people.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(5)Overcome.--Marg.,puffed up;Heb.hiribuni,from the verbrahab,a word whose root-idea seems to be to show spirit against oppression or prejudice. (SeeIsaiah 3:5;Proverbs 6:3.) TheHiphiltherefore = make me spirited, or bold. (Comp.Psalm 138:3.) The LXX. and Vulg., however, followed by many moderns, take it in the sense ofscareordazzle.

For the rest of the description, see Note,Song of Solomon 4:1,seqq.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Turn your eyes
עֵינַ֙יִךְ֙(‘ê·na·yiḵ)
Noun - cdc | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5869:An eye, a fountain

away
הָסֵ֤בִּי(hā·sêb·bî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - feminine singular
Strong's 5437:To turn about, go around, surround

from
מִן־(min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480:A part of, from, out of

me,
מִנֶּגְדִּ֔י(min·neḡ·dî)
Preposition-m | first person common singular
Strong's 5048:A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

for they
שֶׁ֥הֵ֖ם(še·hêm)
Pronoun - relative | Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992:They

have overcome me.
הִרְהִיבֻ֑נִי(hir·hî·ḇu·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular
Strong's 7292:To urge severely, importune, embolden, capture, act insolently

Your hair
שַׂעְרֵךְ֙(śa‘·rêḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 8181:Hair

is like a flock
כְּעֵ֣דֶר(kə·‘ê·ḏer)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5739:An arrangement, muster

of goats
הָֽעִזִּ֔ים(hā·‘iz·zîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5795:Female goat

streaming down
שֶׁגָּלְשׁ֖וּ(šeg·gā·lə·šū)
Pronoun - relative | Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1570:To recline

from Gilead.
הַגִּלְעָֽד׃(hag·gil·‘āḏ)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1568:Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites

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