Song of Solomon 5:2

Given the information from Gesenius' discussion on relative clauses, the term שראשי (sheroshi) can be reexamined in light of its syntactical and morphological components.

1. שֶׁ: As explained by Gesenius, this form can be considered a relative pronoun, similar in function to אשר, but it often appears in more colloquial or later developments of the language, influenced by Aramaic and the vernacular. In this context, it acts as a relative particle introducing the clause, functioning to link the noun it qualifies with additional information.

2. ראשי: This is a possessive form of the noun ראש (rosh), meaning "head." The suffix י- indicates the first-person possessive, translating to "my head."

Putting it together:

• שראשי can be understood as "that which is my head" or "the one whose head is mine." The ש introduces a relative clause modifying ראשי (my head). This could imply an identification or qualification of the speaker's head, suggesting the clause is providing further definition or clarification.

The construction follows the pattern of relative clauses seen in Gesenius' analysis, where שֶׁ introduces a defining or explanatory relative clause that further specifies the head as belonging to the speaker. The syntactical structure is consistent with the usage of שֶׁ in more familiar, colloquial constructions, where the relative pronoun links a noun with additional description or clarification, even though אשר might appear in more formal texts.

In this case, שֶׁ serves to connect the notion of "head" to a specific quality or possession, reinforcing its role as a relative pronoun that introduces a dependent clause modifying ראשי.