Summary
Song of Solomon is a lyric poem celebrating romantic love between a bridegroom and his bride. It affirms the goodness of physical love within marriage and has historically also been read as an allegory of God's love for his people.
Outline
- The Courtship (1:1–3:5)
- The Wedding (3:6–5:1)
- Struggles and Renewed Devotion (5:2–8:4)
- The Enduring Power of Love (8:5–14)
Key Verses
"My beloved is mine and I am his; he browses among the lilies."
"Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death."
"Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away."
Christ in Song of Solomon
The bridegroom as a picture of Christ's love for his church (Ephesians 5:25–32); the beloved's devotion reflecting the believer's relationship with Christ