7:19

In this verse, the second line adds more information that clarifies the meaning of the first line.

19a For my husband is not at home;

19b he has gone on a long journey.

7:19a-b

For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey: This verse begins with a word that the Berean Standard Bible and New Revised Standard Version translate as For. This word introduces the reason why the young man should accept the woman’s invitation in 7:18. The New International Version and Good News Translation leave this word implicit. Introduce this reason in a natural way in your language.

my husband: The phrase that the Berean Standard Bible and most English versions translate as my husband is literally “the man.” This is not the usual expression that women used for their husbands. A number of scholars feel that it may indicate an attitude of alienation or contempt. If your language has an expression that would indicate this kind of attitude, you may use it here.

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