Year 8, Day 346: Song of Songs 4

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Yesterday we got to hear about the bride’s anticipation of the groom.  Today we hear the opposite.  Today is about Solomon and his anticipation of his bride.  The themes are still the same, however.  Love should be memorable.

When Solomon speaks of the bride, he flatters her with images.  He compares her to fawns frolicking in a field.  There is a mystic and innocence in that image.  He compares her to the tower of David.  That speaks to her wisdom, her steadfast nature, and her regal nature.

Notice that Solomon also paints a very memorable image of her face.  Her lips are scarlet, speaking to her passion and his fascination for her.  He compares her hair to leaping down the slopes of a mountain.  Her eyes are doves, soft and calming.  Solomon gives us an image of what has captured his attention.

Solomon doesn’t stop there, however.  Solomon demonstrates how captivated he is by his bride.  She is like a locked garden, waiting to be experienced by only the person allowed in.  He compares her to expensive and rare spices, speaking to her unique and pleasing nature.

What is the point of all of this?  Solomon paints a memorable picture.  How do we know it is memorable?  Solomon’s bride invites him in to partake of her.  His bride allows him to quench his obsession.

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