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+ | Many [[Christians]] quibble over whether the Song of [[Solomon]] is a homogeneous poem, or just a collection of [[love]] lyrics to celebrate an Easter wedding. We believe it is a homogeneous poem and that its purposes are to honor marriage and the joys of wedded [[love]], in a general sense; but primarily to show the [[Lord]]'s [[love]] for [[Israel]], particularly His [[God]]ly remnant. The secondary reason for the writing was to show Christ's [[love]] for the Church. | ||
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+ | This book has a literal meaning, an historical meaning, a doctrinal meaning, and a practical meaning. Some [[Bible]] scholars believe there are only two characters in the Song of [[Solomon]], while others believe there are three. Dr. Ironside said the shepherd (or the young man whom the young girl thought to be a shepherd) was [[Solomon]] in disguise. Others say [[Solomon]] actually did take the maiden away from the shepherd boy she loved, but he could not steal her affections because her [[love]] remained faithful to the young shepherd lad. Whether you accept the account of Dr. Ironside or other [[Bible]] scholars, it does not change the historical meaning of the book. From the earliest days, the [[Jews]] saw in this story a picture of the relationship between [[Jehovah]] [[God]] and [[Israel]]. [[Israel]] was wedded to the [[Lord]] at Mt. Sinai, when the nation accepted the Law. But she was not faithful to her divine Husband, and played harlot with the idolatrous nations of the world. Eventually she turned her back on her Beloved. However, there will come a day when, like the maiden in the Song of [[Solomon]], [[Israel]] will return home and be restored to her Beloved. |
Latest revision as of 02:17, 6 October 2015
July Scripture Portion for Bible Commentary : Psalms 103 - Isaiah 27 including the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs
- Psalms 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
Many Christians quibble over whether the Song of Solomon is a homogeneous poem, or just a collection of love lyrics to celebrate an Easter wedding. We believe it is a homogeneous poem and that its purposes are to honor marriage and the joys of wedded love, in a general sense; but primarily to show the Lord's love for Israel, particularly His Godly remnant. The secondary reason for the writing was to show Christ's love for the Church.
This book has a literal meaning, an historical meaning, a doctrinal meaning, and a practical meaning. Some Bible scholars believe there are only two characters in the Song of Solomon, while others believe there are three. Dr. Ironside said the shepherd (or the young man whom the young girl thought to be a shepherd) was Solomon in disguise. Others say Solomon actually did take the maiden away from the shepherd boy she loved, but he could not steal her affections because her love remained faithful to the young shepherd lad. Whether you accept the account of Dr. Ironside or other Bible scholars, it does not change the historical meaning of the book. From the earliest days, the Jews saw in this story a picture of the relationship between Jehovah God and Israel. Israel was wedded to the Lord at Mt. Sinai, when the nation accepted the Law. But she was not faithful to her divine Husband, and played harlot with the idolatrous nations of the world. Eventually she turned her back on her Beloved. However, there will come a day when, like the maiden in the Song of Solomon, Israel will return home and be restored to her Beloved.