Verse-by-Verse Commentary
The Book of Song of Solomon
The Song of Solomon is a poem in praise of pure covenant love between a bride and her bridegroom, and from ancient times God's people have also heard in it the deeper love between the Lord and those who are His. This commentary walks through it verse by verse, with reverence for both levels of its meaning.
About This Commentary
The Song of Solomon, also called the Song of Songs, is a poem celebrating the love between a bride and her bridegroom. Its presence in Scripture affirms that love and marriage are good gifts of God, to be honored and kept pure. Since ancient times, both Jewish and Christian readers have also heard in it a picture of a greater love: the covenant love between the Lord and His people, who are called His bride throughout Scripture.
This commentary covers the Song verse by verse, with the Hebrew words that sharpen the meaning, verified background, and an Apostolic reading that honors both the literal celebration of married love and the deeper song of Christ and His church. We handle the book with the reverence it deserves. References are given at the foot of each chapter.
We are building this book one chapter at a time. Chapter 1 is complete; the remaining chapters are on the way.
Author
Solomon: 'the song of songs, which is Solomon's' (1:1).
Setting
A poetic celebration of covenant love and longing.
Two Levels
The love of bride and bridegroom, and of the Lord and His people.
Theme
Pure, seeking, covenant love as a good gift of God.
Translation
King James Version (KJV) throughout.
The Chapters
Song of Solomon Commentary
The chapters below are available now. The rest are being written and will open here as they are finished and verified.
Song of Solomon 1:1-17
The Song of Songs
The greatest of Solomon's songs opens with the bride's longing to be drawn to her beloved, her honest confession 'I am dark, but lovely,' and her seeking of the one her soul loves.
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