Song of Solomon 2:4 (KJV)

What does Song of Solomon 2:4 mean?

Song of Solomon 2:4 presents a woman describing how her beloved brings her into a place of feasting. His love is pictured as a banner over her, making his affection the defining feature of the scene.

The woman speaks about her beloved to others. The banner image draws on a familiar public sign, such as a flag identifying a group. Here, that sign is love.

The Hebrew behind Song of Solomon 2:4

• “banqueting” — יַיִן (yayin): This word means “wine.” The phrase translated “banqueting house” is literally a “house of wine,” suggesting a place for feasting and celebration.
• “banner” — דֶּגֶל (degel): This word can mean a flag or standard that marks a group. Paired with “love,” the image gives a visible shape to the man’s affection.

Why Song of Solomon 2:4 matters

• The woman describes being welcomed by her beloved. In “he brought me,” he takes the lead in bringing her to the feast.
• Love is the central image, not an ornament added to the setting. The KJV says that the banner itself “was love.”
• The surrounding passage gives the scene an intensely emotional setting. In verse 5, the woman says she is “sick of love,” expressing the strength of her feelings.