Song of Solomon
Godly Counsel About Love And Romance
Old Testament · Wisdom
Summary
Internal claims and external tradition indicate this book was the work of Solomon. The book describes his love relationship with a Shulammite girl. Allegorical view demonstrates God's love for His people—for Israel and for the church. The emphasis on the physical aspects of their romantic relationship indicates the literal interpretation—teaching about human love and romance in a godly way.
Outline
Attraction Into Courtship
Chapters 1:1-3:5| Title | 1:1 | |
| Expression of Affection | 1:2-2:7 | Her longing for affection - 1:2-7 His expression of affection - 1:8-11 Dialogue of affection - 1:12-2:7 |
| Visit to the Bride's Home | 2:8-17 | His arrival - 2:8-9 His proposal - 2:10-13 Her response - 2:14-17 |
| Dream of Separation | 3:1-5 | |
| Wedding Procession | 3:6-11 |
Consummation Of Marriage
Chapters 3:6-5:1| Song of Praise | 4:1-15 |
| Response of Love | 4:14-5:1 |
Appreciation Through Separation
Chapters 5:2-6:13| The Separation | 5:2-8 | |
| The Search | 5:9-6:9 | Her description of him - 5:9-6:3 His description of her - 6:4-9 |
| The Discovery | 6:10-13 |
Appreciation Through Maturation
Chapters 7-8| His Praise of Her Beauty | 7:1-9a |
| Her Surrender to Him | 7:9b-10 |
| Her Invitation to Escape Together | 7:11-8:4 |
| Her Visit Home with Memories and Deepened Desire | 8:5-12 |
| Their Mutual Desire to Escape Together | 8:13-14 |
Resources
Audio Lessons
Part 1: song of solomon