SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 4:1 The first part of v. Song of Solomon 4:1 is repeated in v. Song of Solomon 4:7, creating a section that describes the woman’s physical beauty. The description starts at the eyes and works downward. Although the word pictures are vivid, they may be hard for... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 4:2 TWINS... NOT ONE... HAS LOST ITS YOUNG. Her teeth are white, straight, and even. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 4:4 TOWER OF DAVID. The association with David increases the sense of dignity already implied in the image of a tower. The woman’s dignity is being compared to the dignity of the tower (see Introduction: Interpreting Literary Images). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = docum... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 4:5 FAWNS (young deer) refers to the youthful appearance of her TWO BREASTS. GAZELLE probably refers to her appealingly sleek form. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 4:6 MOUNTAIN and HILL could be continuing the theme of the previous verse and refer to the woman’s breasts, or it may be a more general reference to her beauty. The point is that being with her is like inhaling an intoxicating fragrance. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = do... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 4:8 AMANA... SENIR... HERMON. The man is calling to the woman from isolated, dangerous places. The term MY BRIDE (six times in Song of Solomon 4:8) would seem appropriate only after the wedding. This probably means that this scene (Song of Solomon 4:1) also ta... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 4:9 The HEART is the center of one’s inner life, the place of thinking, feeling, and choosing (see Proverbs 4:23). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 4:12 A GARDEN is a welcoming place for lovers. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the term often described a woman’s sexuality. A SPRING or FOUNTAIN reflects a similar concept (see Proverbs 5:15). Notice that her garden and spring are LOCKED, indicating that sh... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 4:15 The comparison to a GARDEN FOUNTAIN is extended to indicate the refreshing quality of the woman’s sexuality. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 4:16 AWAKE, O NORTH WIND, AND COME, O SOUTH WIND. The reference to the winds may reflect the man’s desire for the woman to offer an invitation to him. This is granted in the second half of the verse. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); fo... [ Continue Reading ]