SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 8:1 This verse seems to indicate that, in Israelite culture, romantic kisses were reserved for private situations, while a kiss of family affection was considered appropriate in public. Thus, the woman wishes that her lover were a BROTHER. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images =... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 8:4 Here is the final instance of urging the DAUGHTERS OF JERUSALEM not to STIR UP OR AWAKEN LOVE until the appropriate time (compare Song of Solomon 2:7; Song of Solomon 3:5). The period of waiting is almost over. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 8:5 The Lovers Join in Marriage. The pair have gone from yearning to be joined together, to actually being married and consummating their union. The tension of the previous chapters—the anxious waiting, the concern for propriety—gives way to relaxed enjoyment.... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 8:6 LOVE, like DEATH, is persistent, always accomplishing its goal. FLAME OF THE LORD. This is the only mention of the divine name in the entire Song of Solomon 1:1, but it is fitting in a book of covenant wisdom. Both love and the jealous desire to protect on... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 8:7 The image of MANY WATERS that CANNOT QUENCH LOVE continues the image of love as a fire in v. Song of Solomon 8:6. Likewise, FLOODS are unable to DROWN it. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); fo [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 8:14 For GAZELLE and YOUNG STAG, see Song of Solomon 2:7, Song of Solomon 2:17. MOUNTAINS OF SPICES refers to the woman (see Song of Solomon 4:6). The Song of Solomon 1:1 closes with the man and woman delighting themselves with their enjo [ Continue Reading ]