Song of Solomon
The Growth of a Couples Marriage
This section of the Song of Solomon deals with the growth of the couple’s marriage. This does not mean, however, that they did not encounter any problems in their relationship. A little while after their marriage, the problem of indifference crept in. This problem is introduced by her …
Praise of The Shulamite’s Beauty
This chapter portrays the maturing of the couple’s marriage. Solomon continues his praise of her beauty by describing ten of her features: 1. How beautiful are thy feet (v. 1) …
Solomon’s Love for a Shulamite Girl
Solomon frequently visited various ports of his kingdom. One day, as he visited some royal vineyards in the north, he came by surprise upon a beautiful peasant woman. Embarrassed, she ran but Solomon could not forget her. Later, disguised as a shepherd, he returned to the vineyard and …
The Bridegroom Praises The Bride
Chapter four is a description of Solomon and his bride’s wedding night. As onlookers, we might feel a bit embarrassed as we read this intensively private and intimate exchange of their love. Verses 1-7 describe the maiden’s physical charms and verses 8-16 describe her character. …
Three Aspects of Romantic Love
Here the maiden speaks of herself as a Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley, which were flowers that were commonly found in Israel (vv. 1-2). It seems that she is saying, “I am only one among a host of others. Why would you choose me?†No, the groom replies, you are not ordinary …
The Wedding Party & The Wedding Night
In these verses the girl recalls a dream that caused her concern for her lover’s whereabouts. She rose in the middle of the night to search for him (vv. 1-3). Her search was rewarded as her lover was found and brought lovingly to the home of the bride (v. 4). Verse five ends the courtship …
Lovers Reunited at Their Country Home
In the culture in which Solomon and his lover lived it was improper to show public affection except between family members. Therefore, his beloved wished that her husband was like a brother so that it would be acceptable for her to display affection for him at any time (v. 1). Verses 6 and 7 …