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Atomic Bible
Song of Songs 7:8
I said, “I will climb the palm tree;
from Admiration by the Bridegroom, Song of Songs 7:1-9
What it says

He says he will climb the palm tree and take hold of its fruit, praising her breath and breasts.

What it is doing

This verse speaks candidly of longing and enjoyment.

In context

1How beautiful are your sandaled feet, 2Your navel is a rounded goblet; 3Your breasts are like two fawns, 4Your neck is like a tower 5Your head crowns you like Mount Carmel, 6How fair and pleasant you are, 7Your stature is like a palm tree; 8I said, “I will climb the palm tree; 9and your mouth like the finest wine.