18 Song of Solomon
18 Song of Solomon
18 Song of Solomon
of
Solomon
Purpose
Song
of
Solomon
expresses
the
beauty
and
dignity
of
sexual
love
within
the
God-ordained
boundaries
of
marriage
between
a
man
and
a
woman.
Key
Verse
Song
of
Solomon
2:7:
(Also
3:5,
8:4)
I
adjure
you,
O
daughters
of
Jerusalem,
By
the
gazelles
or
by
the
hinds
of
the
field,
That
you
do
not
arouse
or
awaken
my
love
Until
she
pleases.
(NASB)
Structure
1:1-2:7
2:8-17
3:1-5
3:6-5:1
5:2-7:11
7:12-8:4
8:5-14
Opening
Closing
A
The
A
Invitation
Description
Description
Invitation
to
the
Nighttime
Wedding
Nighttime
to
the
of
the
of
the
Couples
Countryside
Search
Day
Search
Countryside
Couples
Love
Love
A
B
C
D
C
B
A
Outline
proposed
by
David
A.
Dorsey.
Theological Themes
Human Love: Human love is a beautiful thing and ought to be celebrated and enjoyed as a gift from God. The value of sex should not be diminished either by shaming it or by treating it as no big deal. Sexual Purity: The frequent repetition of the key verse reminds us that there is a specific time and context for sex. Adversity in Marriage: The nighttime searches in the book exemplify the type of trials and suffering in life that all couples will face. The lovers virtuous and perseverant character allows them to hold on to each other as they face these trials. True love is not only marked by passion, but also perseverance.