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The song of songs: This great song, or collection of poetic songs, is unique in the Bible. If the Song of Solomon was not in our Bible and we were to discover it as an ancient document from the time of Solomon, it is unlikely that we would include it in the collection of Old Testament books.
1. The nature of it; it is a song, that it might the better answer the intention, which is to stir up the affections and to heat them, which poetry will be very instrumental to do. The subject is pleasing, and therefore fit to be treated of in a song, in singing which we may make melody with our hearts unto the Lord.
Song of Solomon Chapter 1 presents a deeply intimate exchange of affection and longing between two lovers. It illustrates the beauty of love, the pining of two souls for one another, and the passionate desire that binds them together.
Song of Solomon 1:1 contains the title of the book: literally, A song of the songs (Heb., Shîr hashîrîm), which to Solomon, i.e., of which Solomon is author. This has been understood as meaning “one of Solomon’s songs,” with allusion to the 1,005 songs ( 1Kings 4:32 ) which that monarch composed.
The Song of Songs (also called the Song of Solomon) is a poem about love between a man and a woman. They love each other deeply, and later, they marry. The author of the Song probably lived about the same time as King Solomon. It is possible that Solomon himself wrote the Song.
Understand the ancient Hebrew love poetry found in Song of Songs in the Bible. Explore its themes, style, and meaning through videos, podcasts, and more.
18 sie 2009 · The one meaning and united interpretation of the Song of Songs is a young woman’s words of love for her “beloved.” This post will focus upon the view of the beloved woman and her beloved shepherd rather than reflect on an allegory of Israel or the church romantically loving the LORD.
