In Genesis 3:16, 4:7 and Song of Solomon 7:10 there is a similar turn of phrase:
and thy desire shall be to thy husband
And unto thee shall be his desire
his desire is toward me
How are we to understand this phrase? In Genesis 3:16 it seems to be an announcement that Eve will want to rule over Adam. In Genesis 4:7 some outstanding commentators take it that Abel will voluntarily submit himself to Cain. In Song of Solomon 7:10 it is clearly speaking of love.
and thy desire shall be to thy husband
And unto thee shall be his desire
his desire is toward me
How are we to understand this phrase? In Genesis 3:16 it seems to be an announcement that Eve will want to rule over Adam. In Genesis 4:7 some outstanding commentators take it that Abel will voluntarily submit himself to Cain. In Song of Solomon 7:10 it is clearly speaking of love.