Song of Solomon

Love Poetry

The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of love poetry that celebrates the beauty and passion of romantic love. The Song of Solomon is attributed to King Solomon, and it is written in the form of a series of poems spoken by two lovers, a man and a woman, who express their deep love and desire for one another. The poems are full of vivid and sensuous imagery, and they celebrate the physical and emotional aspects of love. Key figures in the Song of Solomon include the man and the woman, who are the speakers and subjects of the poems. The book also includes references to various other individuals, such as the lover's friends and family, who are mentioned in the poems. The book does not mention God or make any explicit reference to religious themes, but it has been interpreted by some as a metaphor for the love between God and his people.

Commentary

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The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of love poetry that celebrates the beauty and passion of romantic love. The Song of Solomon is attributed to King Solomon, and it is written in the form of a series of poems spoken by two lovers, a man and a woman, who express their deep love and desire for one another. The poems are full of vivid and sensuous imagery, and they celebrate the physical and emotional aspects of love. Key figures in the Song of Solomon include the man and the woman, who are the speakers and subjects of the poems. The book also includes references to various other individuals, such as the lover's friends and family, who are mentioned in the poems. The book does not mention God or make any explicit reference to religious themes, but it has been interpreted by some as a metaphor for the love between God and his people.

Chapters

The Bride's Beauty

The Bride's Beauty

Song of Solomon 1

The bridegroom admires the beauty of his bride and expresses his love for her.

Love in Spring

Love in Spring

Song of Solomon 2

The bridegroom expresses his love for his bride and invites her to come away with him.

The Bride's Search

The Bride's Search

Song of Solomon 3

The bride searches for her bridegroom in the city, and finds him in his bedchamber.

The Bridegroom's Praise

The Bridegroom's Praise

Song of Solomon 4

The bridegroom praises the beauty of his bride, calling her perfect in every way.

The Bride's Response

The Bride's Response

Song of Solomon 5

The bride responds to the bridegroom's praise, expressing her own love for him.

The Bridegroom's Desire

The Bridegroom's Desire

Song of Solomon 6

The bridegroom expresses his desire to be reunited with his bride.

Love in the Country

Love in the Country

Song of Solomon 7

The bridegroom and bride express their love for each other in a rural setting.

Love Triumphant

Love Triumphant

Song of Solomon 8

The bridegroom and bride express their love for each other, stating that love is strong as death and that nothing can separate them.