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SONG OF SONGS

SONG OF SONGS. The Love Song of the Scriptures. The Megilloth (“The Scrolls”). Interpretations of the Book. Allegorical Interpretation: Entire book is seen as an allegory of the Lord’s love for His people Israel. Cultic Interpretation: Cultic poems for use in marriage ritual.

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SONG OF SONGS

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  1. SONG OF SONGS The Love Song of the Scriptures

  2. The Megilloth (“The Scrolls”)

  3. Interpretations of the Book • Allegorical Interpretation: Entire book is seen as an allegory of the Lord’s love for His people Israel. • Cultic Interpretation: Cultic poems for use in marriage ritual. • Shepherd Interpretation: Views Solomon as the villain. • Typical Interpretation: Type of the church • Natural or Literal Interpretation

  4. Cast of Characters • Solomon: Shelomoh “Peaceful” • Shulamith: Feminine of Shelomoh

  5. Outline of the Book Romance & Honeymoon (Chapters 1-4) Happily ever after (Chapters 7-8) Marital Problems (Chapters 5-6)

  6. The Story behind the Song • The story begins

  7. Song of Songs 1:5 "I am black but lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, Like the tents of Kedar, Like the curtains of Solomon.

  8. Song of Songs 1:6 "Do not stare at me because I am swarthy, For the sun has burned me. My mother's sons were angry with me; They made me caretaker of the vineyards, But I have not taken care of my own vineyard.”

  9. The Story behind the Song • The story begins • Boy meets girl

  10. Song of Songs 1:7 Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, Where do you pasture your flock, Where do you make it lie down at noon? For why should I be like one who veils herself Beside the flocks of your companions?

  11. The Story behind the Song • The story begins • Boy meets girl • He promises to return • He returns, not as a shepherd, but as the reigning king • Solomon takes his bride to Jerusalem • A temporary separation (Chapters 5-6)

  12. Observations from the Book • The name of Yahweh is not mentioned • The book is never quoted in the New Testament • Jews would not permit their young people to read this book

  13. Lessons from the Song of Songs • God is concerned with all of life • God is concerned with our sexuality • All of life reflects our relationship with God • The Scriptures contain love songs • We are a part of a sacred romance

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