Song of Solomon: Summary & Overview
Overview
The Song of Solomon is a love poem celebrating the beauty of romantic love between a bride and groom. Rich with imagery from nature, it portrays the joy, longing, and intimacy of committed love. Traditionally, it's also read as an allegory of God's love for His people and Christ's love for the Church.
Key Themes
- •The beauty of romantic love
- •Desire and devotion
- •God-given intimacy
- •The allegory of divine love
- •The power of committed relationship
Famous Verses
“He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.”
— Song of Solomon 2:4
“Set me as a seal upon thine heart: for love is strong as death.”
— Song of Solomon 8:6
“Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come.”
— Song of Solomon 2:10-12
“Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee.”
— Song of Solomon 4:7
“I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go.”
— Song of Solomon 3:4
Key Facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Poetry
- Author
- Solomon
- Date Written
- ~970–930 BC
- Chapters
- 8
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