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Song of Solomon

Song of Solomon. Song of Solomon. “The Song” is the most obscure (def.: not clear or plain, ambiguous – dictionary. COM) book in the Old Testament. Franz Delitzsch Jewish tradition suggests that: Song of Solomon was written in Solomon’s youth. Proverbs was written in Solomon’s prime.

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Song of Solomon

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  1. Song of Solomon

  2. Song of Solomon “The Song” is the most obscure (def.: not clear or plain, ambiguous – dictionary. COM) book in the Old Testament. Franz Delitzsch • Jewish tradition suggests that: • Song of Solomon was written in Solomon’s youth. • Proverbs was written in Solomon’s prime. • Ecclesiastes was written in Solomon’s old age.

  3. Cyrus I. Scofield said somewhere: “Nowhere in Scripture does the unspiritual mind tread upon ground so mysterious and incomprehensible as in this book … the expression of pure marital love as ordained by God in creation, and the vindication of that love …”

  4. Canonicity Lack of a mention of God in the Song of Solomon held up its canonization. Song of Solomon 8:6 is a much disputed text in that the last two Hebrew letters of the verse can serve as the short form of the divine name, but can be translated “fire” (N.A.S.B.) or “flame” (N.I.V.), but finally could represent “of Jehovah” as a Hebrew superlative (J.B.). Canonization was established by the insistence of Rabbi Akiba Ben Joseph of Galilee who: • d. 135 CE. • vastly helped expand the Oral Law. • interpretedthe contents of the Song of Solomon allegorically, as: • A love song between God and Israel. • An entrance into the Holy of Holies.

  5. Epithalamium • A congratulatory song sung to a newly married couple wishing them … • Abundant blessings • Numerous and happy offspring

  6. Another Epithalamium • Psalm 45 • It was written by an attendant for the warrior King David. • King David passed it on to Heman, the director of the Sons of Korah Choir. • Heman set the piece to the popular tune “Lilies” for hexachord arrangement. • This oriental epithalamium was inspired by David’s first nuptials and was made to serve as an instructive ode. • See I Samuel 18:27c.

  7. Interpretations of the Song of Solomon • God’s love for the virgin Mary • Mystical union of the soul with God • Jewish allegory • Represents God’s historical dealings with Israel • Christian allegory • Represents God’s historical dealings with the Church • Drama • A Shulammite girl remains faithful to her shepherd husband despite the temptations of King Solomon • Collection of love songs • Epithalamiums • Type • A literal interpretation with a typical meaning/Christ’s love for the Church • Adaptation of pagan liturgy • Death and resurrection in nature • Scene in a harem • The Shulammite was David’s nurse • Parable • A mere song of human love, written by Solomon upon the occasion of his marriage to the daughter of Pharaoh • Tacit parable(implied without actual expression) • The eye of faith beholds the picture of exalted human love, whereby one is reminded of the Love that is above all earthly and human affections

  8. More about Interpreting the Song of Solomon “Looking at it literally, we see the glorification of wedded love. ” Harry A. Ironside Addresses on the Song of Solomon

  9. Professor Rich Klein agrees with the viewpoint of Rabbi A. Cohen that the narrative of the Song of Solomon is: • the story of the trials of a maiden from Shunem who falls in love with a youthful shepherd. The servants of King Solomon happen to see the maiden and are so impressed with her that they bring her to Solomon. The King fails in all his attempts to persuade her to abandon the shepherd she loves in favor of Solomon. • This viewpoint is known as the “Three Player Viewpoint.”

  10. Parts in theSong of Solomon • Solomon 1:1 • Bride 1:2-7 • Bridesmaids 1:8 • Solomon 1:9-11 • Bride 1:12-14 • Shepherd 1:15 • Bride 1:16-2:1 • Shepherd 2:2 • Bride 2:3-6 • Shepherd 2:7 • Bride 2:8-3:4 • Solomon 3:5-4:5 • Bride 4:6 • Shepherd 4:7-16b • Bride 4:16c • Shepherd 5:1 • Bride 5:2-8 • Bridesmaids 5:9 • Bride 5:10-16 • Bridesmaids 6:1 • Bride 6:2-3 • Solomon 6:4-13 • Shepherd 7:1-9 • Bride 7:10-8:3 • Shepherd 8:4 • Bridesmaids 8:5a • Shepherd 8:5b-9 • Bride 8:10-14

  11. Some Good Sources • Song of Solomon • DVD series • By Tommy Nelson • The Five Love Languages • By Gary Chapman

  12. His Needs, Her NeedsWilliard F. Harley, Jr. Five most basic needs in marriage • For the man … • Sexual fulfillment • Recreational companionship • An attractive spouse • Domestic support • Admiration • For the woman … • Affection • Conversation • Honesty and openness • Financial support • Family commitment

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