2 occurrences in 12 translations

'Command' in the Bible

The Beloved to the Maidens: O maidens of Jerusalem, I command you -- If you find my beloved, what will you tell him? Tell him that I am lovesick!

Verse ConceptsBeing In LoveFriendship And LovePassion

The Maidens to The Beloved: Why is your beloved better than others, O most beautiful of women? Why is your beloved better than others, that you would command us in this manner?

Bible Theasaurus

Decree (141 instances)
Dictate (3 instances)
Dictation (8 instances)
Direct (89 instances)
Dominate (15 instances)
Enact (4 instances)
Mastery (7 instances)
Overlook (17 instances)
Possess (236 instances)
Require (110 instances)
Statement (129 instances)

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