Song of Solomon 1:7

TEXT 1:7

SOLILOQUY Song of Solomon 1:7

7

Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest thy flock, where thou makest it to rest at noon; for why should I be as one that is veiled beside the flocks of thy companions?

THOUGHT QUESTIONS 1:7

22.

To whom are these words addressed?

23.

Why does she want to know where the flocks are fed?

24.

What is meant by one that is veiled?

25.

What danger seems to be present in the circumstances described?

PARAPHRASE 1:7
SHULAMMITE'S SOLILOQUY (aloud)

7

Tell me O thou whom I dearly love, where thou doest pasture thy flock, where thou doest make it rest at noon; for why should I wander about like a wanton among the flocks of thy companions?

COMMENT 1:7

Exegesis Song of Solomon 1:7

In her imagination the maiden has left the chambers of the King. She is out again in the open fields of her home in northern Canaan. She can see her beloved shepherd with his flock. She wants to sit down with him at the same oasis at noon. She longs for his personal interest and concern for her, so she simulates a situation where he can express his concern and show personal interest. Suppose I cannot find his flock, and I must wander across the fields from flock to flock? What will the companion shepherds of my beloved think of me? The obvious conclusion would be that I am a prostitute in search of business. Do not let me be thus misrepresentedit is the anti-thesis of my true self. Help me!

Marriage Song of Solomon 1:7

There is much to learn in this one verse. Women are given to day-dreamingwitness the immense popularity of the afternoon soap operas on TV. But contrary to what men believe they are not dreaming about men as suchbut about the love and concern men should have for women. Yes, the maiden wanted to be with the shepherdlonged earnestly to see him. But for what reason? So he might take an interest and show personal concern for her. This is not primarily an erotic interest but a total-person interest. It is the nature of your wife to seek protection and help.

Communion Song of Solomon 1:7

Surely we can address our Lord with the words of this verse: O thou whom my soul loveth. Far more than a mere academic relationship exists between the bride and the eternal shepherd. The two works of the shepherd are the two needs of our soul: food and rest. We can observe other sheep who are fed and rested. We long for this same relationship. Our request will not go unanswered. There is food and rest for anyone who will come unto Himtake upon him His yokehe shall find rest and will be led into the green pastures.

Other shepherds have flockswe have often wandered among these flocks and found neither food nor rest.

FACT QUESTIONS 1:7

40.

In her imagination she has left the chambers of SolomonWhere is she?

41.

She wants personal attention and interest from her shepherd lover. What does she do to get it?

42.

Do you feel we have fairly represented women in their day-dreaming? Discuss.

43.

Show how the two works of the shepherd are the two needs of our soul. Discuss.