“Let him kiss me” Song 1:2
“Let” or “May” is a request. This is her hearts desire. She desires Solomon to kiss her. She desires his multiple shows of affection in the context of a marriage, … Continue Reading “Let him kiss me” Song 1:2
Learning from other views
Cf. Fox, Song of Songs, 250: ‘‘How then did a song of this sort become holy scripture? We do not know.’’ Fox goes on to suggest, ‘‘It may be enough … Continue Reading Learning from other views
Song of Songs Chapter 1 (Troy’s Commentary)
This is my commentary on Song of Songs Chapter 1 with notes and links for better understanding. Song of solomon. Illustrating God’s love to His enemies through a King to whom peace belongs.
“Dark am I” Meditation Song of Songs 1:5
Balanced meditation on being sinful yet lovely in Christ
Song of Songs 1:2-4 (overall ideas and notes)
Song of Solomon 1:2-4 Outline of her prayer She pours out her longing desire for the manifestation of Solomon’s conjugal affection and love to her. Partly, In loving, amiable, … Continue Reading Song of Songs 1:2-4 (overall ideas and notes)
Christ’s Wisdom and Love illustrated in Marriage
Suffering love illustrated in the marriage and in childbirth. Both are for the joy of new birth, new life. For the joy of bringing new life into the world she … Continue Reading Christ’s Wisdom and Love illustrated in Marriage
The Perfect Union
Perfect Because it illustrates the Glory of God in His Kingdom, The Love of God in Marriage, Joy in His Death, Joy in Suffering for the Father’s Glory. No better … Continue Reading The Perfect Union
Overpowering Love of God Experienced
This is a top blog about how a christian can experience the Love of God in Christ to the degree that their body can’t handle it!
The Young Woman’s Spirit Filled Delights
There are many portions of the Song of Songs where extraordinary amounts of Love and Grace is being received by the woman. We will follow these outpourings of the … Continue Reading The Young Woman’s Spirit Filled Delights
Spirit Filled Babe in the Song of Songs
this post is about the feelings and emotions and thoughts a new believer has. The first phase of Christian growth
Who is She/You?
Who is she? Who is the bride to be in the Song of Songs? According to the text in the Song. What does the song say about her. Meaning that … Continue Reading Who is She/You?
Song 3:5 “Do not arouse or awake love till it so desires”
Song of Songs 2:7, 3:5 and 8:4 “I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, By the gazelles or by the hinds of the field, That you will not arouse or … Continue Reading Song 3:5 “Do not arouse or awake love till it so desires”
Father
1 John 2:13 “I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. 14 I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from … Continue Reading Father
Under the Apple Tree I Roused You, Song 8:5
Song of Solomon 8:5 Under the apple tree 4 things happen. He roused her there She was conceived there She was given birth there In labor pains under … Continue Reading Under the Apple Tree I Roused You, Song 8:5
Strong Young Man/Woman “2”
This is quite a long phase. From Song of Songs 5:2-8:4. Out of a fear of making this post to long I will only be brief. Strong young Man 1 … Continue Reading Strong Young Man/Woman “2”
Am I Saved?
Hebrews 9:27 “it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment” If you were to die today where would you go? If your heart and the woman’s heart are … Continue Reading Am I Saved?