Song of Solomon 7:1

This passage seems to continue from 6:13. The man may be describing her as she dances. But this description is different from the two previous ones (4:1-7 and 6:4-7). It is different because:

• He describes the lower part of her body for the first time. On the previous occasions, he only mentioned her head and her breasts. On this occasion, he also mentions her legs, her feet and her stomach.

• Again for the first time, he does not mention a *veil in the description.

There is probably the same reason for both of these. The man and woman are now married. They are husband and wife.

Before this chapter, the man did not consider it proper to stare at her lower body. But when they became married, he had the right to do so.

Before this chapter, she wore the *veil so that he would not see her face clearly. But after their marriage, she allowed him to see her without a *veil.

These facts are important for young men and women today. They should not just look at each other’s bodies. And they should not just undress together. They should ask themselves what is right to do. It is not right to do these things just because of your emotions. And it is not right to do them just because you love someone. This man and woman would not do these things until after their marriage. They were always very careful to behave in a proper manner.

It is clear that this is not a description of sex. She is wearing *sandals. That fact shows that it may be a description of her dance (7:1). People would often lift their clothes as they danced (2 Samuel 6:20).

Everything that he sees is beautiful. Her feet and legs seem perfect. He would not guess that she had to work outside (1:6). Her feet are like a princess’s feet!