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Song of Songs of Solomon.
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— Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!
For your love is more delightful than wine,
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the fragrance of your oils is sweet;
your name is like poured-out oil,
therefore the maidens love you!
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Draw me after you; let us run!
The king has brought me into his chambers.
We will be glad and rejoice in you;
we will praise your love more than wine!
Rightly do they love you!
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I am dark, yet lovely,
o daughters of Jerusalem,
like the tents of Kedar,
like the curtains of Solomon.
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Do not look upon me because I am dark,
because the sun has scorched me.
My mother’s sons were angry with me;
they made me keeper of the vineyards,
but my own vineyard I have not kept.
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Tell me, O you whom my soul loves,
where you pasture your flock,
where you make it lie down at noon.
For why should I be like one who wanders
beside the flocks of your companions?
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— If you do not know,
O fairest among women,
follow the tracks of the sheep,
and pasture your young goats
beside the shepherds’ tents.
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— I compare you, my darling,
to a mare among Pharaoh’s chariots.
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Your cheeks are lovely among the ornaments,
and your neck among the strings of beads.
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We will make for you ornaments of gold
with studs of silver.
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— While the king sat at his table,
my spikenard gave forth its fragrance.
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My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh,
that lies between my breasts.
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My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms
in the vineyards of En-gedi.
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— Behold, you are beautiful, my darling;
behold, you are beautiful;
your eyes are like doves.
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— Behold, you are handsome, my beloved,
yes, pleasant;
also our couch is green.
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The beams of our house are cedar,
and our rafters are cypress.
💞🌹👑 Summary of Song of Songs 1 – A Love that is Alluring and Pure
Song of Songs is a love poem between two lovers, often understood as a picture of love between God and His people, or between Christ and His church. In this chapter, the bride (seeing herself as imperfect yet desired) and the bridegroom praise her beauty. This is the beginning of a relationship filled with longing and sincere praise.
📌 1. Longing for the King’s Love (verses 1–4)
“Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!”
- The woman expresses her longing for her beloved’s love
- She admires the king’s name and reputation like fragrant oil
- She wants to be brought into the presence of her beloved
🎯 True love begins with deep longing, not merely physical but also spiritual.
📌 2. Identity & Self-Acceptance (verses 5–6)
“I am dark, but lovely…”
- The woman is aware of her different appearance because she has worked in the fields
- Yet she remains confident and knows her worth in the eyes of her beloved
🎯 The Lord sees the heart and sincere love, not outward appearance alone.
📌 3. Wanting Closeness and Guidance (verses 7–8)
“Tell me… where do you pasture your flock…”
- The woman longs to know where her beloved is
- The man invites her to follow the shepherds’ path — a symbol of commitment and care
🎯 True love seeks intimacy and clear direction.
📌 4. The Beloved’s Praise and Gentleness (verses 9–11)
“My darling, I compare you to a mare among Pharaoh’s chariots…”
- The man begins to praise his beloved — her appearance, style, and charm
- He promises ornaments and attention
🎯 Love is not only feeling, but also real expression and appreciation.
📌 5. Love That Draws Each Other (verses 12–17)
“While the king was at his table, my perfume gave forth its fragrance…”
- The two praise one another and declare each other’s beauty
- The woman calls her beloved “a cluster of myrrh,” a place of shelter and fragrance
- They share a space: “our house is full of cypress”
🎯 True love builds a place that is safe and full of honor.
📖 Main Teaching
- True love begins with longing and an open heart
- Beauty is not only about appearance, but acceptance and honesty with oneself
- A healthy relationship lifts up and values one another
- Love is pure, deep, and refreshing to the soul
✨ Spiritual Meaning (New Testament)
“Husbands, love your wives as Christ has loved the church…”
“Do not let your adornment be outward… but the hidden person of the heart…”
“As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you; remain in My love.”
“Let us rejoice and be glad… for the marriage of the Lamb has come…”
🎯 The relationship of Christ and His church is marked by gentle love, care, and praise that builds up.
🕊️ “Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!” – Song of Songs 1:2
🕊️ “I am dark, but lovely…” – Song of Songs 1:5
🕊️ “My beloved, I compare you to a mare…” – Song of Songs 1:9
🕊️ “Our house is full of cedar trees.” – Song of Songs 1:17
