What do you think about the song of Solomon?
Some think the book is describing the king’s (Solomon’s) love for a poor shepherd girl; one version of this opinion says the girl was already promised to a shepherd and remained faithful to him in spite of the King’s urge. Others think the book is a collection of (up to thirty!) love- or wedding-poems.
What was the external completion of the song of Solomon?
The external completion will take place at the marriage supper of the Lamb only. In the Song of Songs, however, Solomon as king is a type of Christ as the true king of peace. The content shows precisely that the bride does not yet have a firm fellowship with the king but that she is longing for his communion and love.
Who is the mother in the song of Solomon?
These two kingdoms, which rose out of the maternal kingdom, are called “daughters of one mother” in Ezekiel 23 (compare Jeremiah 3:6-14 ). The Song of Songs mentions the mother (chap. 1:6; 3:4; 8:2) as well as the sister (chap. 8:8) of the bride. We therefore find two different pictures of Israel.
How many names are in the song of Solomon?
Only this one song of Solomon has been preserved. The song mentions 22 names of plants and 15 names of animals. As Solomon reigned from around 970 to 931 BC the time of writing would have to be set in the middle of the 10th century BC.
Who are the companions in the song of Solomon?
2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! therefore virgins love you. let us run. The king has brought me into his chambers. rightly do they love you. like the curtains of Solomon. because the sun has looked upon me. my own vineyard I have not kept! companions? beside the shepherds’ tents. a mare among Pharaoh’s chariots.
Why do the Virgins love the song of Solomon?
3 Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee. 4 Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee.
