Song of Solomon 8:8

After such serious matters, the poet returns to the subject of children.

The woman’s brothers were cruel to her. They forced her to work hard (1:6). But that is not a proper way for brothers to behave towards their younger sisters. It is clear from the Song that a woman’s purpose is not to live like a slave. A young woman deserves proper honour. People should respect her.

So, the people discuss the proper way to look after a girl. They try to work out how they should prepare other girls to marry well.

This sister’s breasts are still small because she is just a child. She is not old enough to marry yet. But if her family want her to marry a good husband, they should start to prepare now.