Song of Songs 8
1If only you were to me like a brother,who was nursed at my mother’s breasts!Then, if I found you outside,I would kiss you,and no one would despise me. 2I would lead youand bring you to my mother’s house—she who has taught me.I would give you spiced wine to drink,the nectar of my pomegranates. 3His left arm is under my headand his right arm embraces me. 4Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you:Do not arouse or awaken loveuntil it so desires. 5Who is this coming up from the wildernessleaning on her beloved?Under the apple tree I roused you;there your mother conceived you,there she who was in labor gave you birth. 6Place me like a seal over your heart,like a seal on your arm;for love is as strong as death,its jealousy unyielding as the grave.It burns like blazing fire,like a mighty flame. 7Many waters cannot quench love;rivers cannot sweep it away.If one were to giveall the wealth of one’s house for love,it would be utterly scorned. 8We have a little sister,and her breasts are not yet grown.What shall we do for our sisteron the day she is spoken for? 9If she is a wall,we will build towers of silver on her.If she is a door,we will enclose her with panels of cedar. 10I am a wall,and my breasts are like towers.Thus I have become in his eyeslike one bringing contentment. 11Solomon had a vineyard in Baal Hamon;he let out his vineyard to tenants.Each was to bring for its fruita thousand shekels of silver. 12But my own vineyard is mine to give;the thousand shekels are for you, Solomon,and two hundred are for those who tend its fruit. 13You who dwell in the gardenswith friends in attendance,let me hear your voice! 14Come away, my beloved,and be like a gazelleor like a young stagon the spice-laden mountains.
Study Context for Song of Songs 8
As you study Song of Songs 8, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Love, Marriage, Intimacy. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Song of Songs 8 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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