SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 3:1 The Shepherdess Dreams. The woman reports her dream, which comes from her eager anticipation of the consummation of their love. That this is a dream is suggested by Song of Solomon 3:1 and Song of Solomon 5:2. The dream includes romantic longings, fears of... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 3:4 CHAMBER OF HER WHO CONCEIVED ME. Her mother’s bedroom presents a secure and intimate place for the two lovers. The woman has a similar desire to bring her lover to this place in Song of Solomon 8:2, where she makes it clear that she will not do so until t... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 3:6 The man sees something he cannot identify COMING UP FROM THE WILDERNESS. This probably describes something coming from the plains toward Jerusalem, which is on a hill. FRANKINCENSE. An aromatic resin from various trees and shrubs, similar to MYRRH. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 3:7 LITTER. A couch on which servants carry a king (esv footnote), similar to a portable bed. SIXTY MIGHTY MEN (well-trained soldiers, v. Song of Solomon 3:8) indicates the great wealth and power of the owner of the couch. By contrast, David had only 30 such m... [ Continue Reading ]