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8 chapters · 39 min read
900s–200s BC
Originally part of Israel's wisdom literature; read liturgically at Passover
To celebrate the beauty of romantic love between a man and a woman — and for many interpreters, to picture God's passionate love for His people
Song of Solomon is an extended love poem — a dialogue between a bride and groom celebrating the beauty, desire, and joy of romantic love. It's frank, sensual, and gorgeous. The church has historically also read it as an allegory of God's love for Israel or Christ's love for the Church, and both readings have rich theological history.
The Bible's spiciest book opens with the woman speaking first — she says exactly what she wants, zero hesitation, and honestly it's iconic.
Song of Solomon 1 — You Had Me at the First Text
God put an entire book of romantic love poetry in the Bible — desire and devotion between two people isn't separate from the sacred, it IS sacred.
Song of Solomon 2 — He's Giving Everything I Never Knew I Needed
She says "the one my soul loves" four times in five verses — that's not a crush, that's someone who's all in and won't stop searching till she finds him.
Song of Solomon 3 — When You Can't Find Your Person at 3AM
"There is no flaw in you" is one of the hardest lines in the whole Bible — not because she's perfect but because covenant love doesn't keep a list of your Ls.
Song of Solomon 4 — You Are Absolutely Stunning and I Will Not Shut Up About It
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The bride drops the most detailed, passionate description of a person in the entire Bible — and lands it by calling him her friend, not just her man.
Song of Solomon 5 — He's a 10 and He's Mine