SONG OF SONGS

"My beloved spoke, and said to me: 'Rise up, my love, my fair one, And come away.'"

Song of Songs 2:10

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Song of Songs Outline

OUTLINE - SONG OF SONGS - 22 - GOD'S LOVE

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GOD’S LOVE

SOS 1:1-17

God Hears Our Prayers

And Gives Us Hope

GOD’S JOY

SOS 2:1-17

God Sends His Son

He Calls Us To Follow Him

GOD’S PATIENCE

SOS 4:1-11

God Encourages Obedience

Blessed Us With Fruit of HS

GOD’S FAITHFULNESS

SOS 6:1-13

Error Not Studying to Serve

God Encourages Us

To Prepare For The Task

GOD’S KINDNESS

SOS 5:1-9

Error Not Saved to be Served

God Calls To Serve With Him

GOD’S GENTLENESS

SOS 7:1-13

God Teaches Us

To Work With Him

GOD’S GOODNESS

SOS 5:10-16

God is Perfect In Every Way

Leaves Us in Awe

GOD’S SELF CONTROL

SOS 8:1-14

Error Adding to His Word

God Reveals Our Dependence upon Him not Him on us.

GOD’S PEACE

SOS 3:1-11

God Can Be Found

Betrothed Himself To Us Giving His Life on the Cross

SONG OF SONGS INTRODUCTION

This incredible book is evidence for the existence of God. Written by Solomon sometime around 950 BC. It is an allegory of Christ’s love for His church. This is not a collection of thrown together ancient love poems and placed in the Old Testament. This book is penned by Solomon but written by the Holy Spirit as is every other book in the entire Bible. 2Tim.3:16-17; 2Pe.1;20-21;

There are those who will teach that God has written a book on the relationship between a husband and wife, teaching people how to date and respond to a suitor. This is so far from the truth, it wouldn’t be worth mentioning except the fact that most of Christian dumb teaches it this way. Do a simple internet search for Song of Songs and you will find this beautiful book being referred to as a sex manual, rare are those who teach it correctly, as Christ’s love for His church. They rob us of one of the most valuable books ever written.

To begin my defence for the allegorical interpretation, just investigate the use of the word love, of which Greek has four words, one being EROS which is sexual love, never used in Song of Songs in the Greek OT. There is STORGA – family love and PHILEO – friendship love. But love in Song of Songs is always AGAPA – seeking the best for another expecting nothing in return. AGAPA is to describe Christ’s love for us and how we are to love one another.

Ladies the man in this book is perfect in her description of Him, a description that lines up with two others found in the scriptures that describe Christ, not a perfect husband. His description of her, changes over time, showing progression, she’s learning, she’s changing, growing in confidence and abilities to share the truth. She also makes three major errors for which He corrects her. He makes no mistakes, reason being, He is Christ and she is either the church or preferably you the individual Christian reading this very beautiful love letter from God to you!

The Shulamite has two lovers, the King and a shepherd. We know that Jesus is King of Kings and is the Good Shepherd in the NT. Not two people, two offices.

One very interesting fact is that there are more than 70 pairs of matching words or phrases throughout the book that pulls the whole book together into one obvious song. There is a chart at the end of the notes, and I’ve listed them under each verse, identifying the pairs that are found in the verse elsewhere. This is solid evidence for it being inspired by God. Who writes with pairs? Possibly pointing to the fact that men need the Holy Spirit to understand the mysteries found in the OT.

To understand the book of Revelation, you need to understand the apocalyptic language used in the OT this helps to interpret the revelation. I treat Song of Songs the opposite way, reverse engineering maybe, that to understand this most complicated of books in the OT one must first come to Christ and have the veil lifted 2Cor.3:15-16; by being baptized into Christ, for the forgiveness of sins and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit, as taught in Ac.2:38; The Holy Spirit will give us the wisdom we need to understand His Word. Jam.1:5; 1Jn.2:27;

Maybe this is the reason why there are so many foolish interpretations of Song of Songs? Because there are so many foolish men that teach, you can negate obvious commands of Christ, on how to get into His kingdom. Mt.28:19-20; 1Pe.3:21; Ac.22:16;

To your peril, you listen to such men, be honest with yourself, read for yourself, wrestle God for yourself, avoid church traditions Mt.15:15:3; and when they say it doesn’t matter, look into the matter all the more because it probably does matter.

Please give the notes a read through with an open mind and an open Bible. Look at all the cross references and realize, Song of Songs was written for your instruction, to give you hope to endure this perverse generation. Ro.15:4;

GOD'S LOVE - SoS 1:1-17

Mt.6:33; seek first His … 7:7; Heb.11:6; must believe He is…

Here we find the individual longing for a personal relationship with God. Tired of second hand information from teachers, she wants Truth directly from God. The tutor - the Law has brought her to desire a closer walk with God. God hears prayers and gives her hope.

Verse 1

Solomon means peace, Jesus is the King of Peace - Isa.9:6-7; Lk.2:14; Eph.2:14;
Psalm comes from Greek word PSALMOIS which translated Hebrew word MIZMOR which means song. So this Song of Songs is greatest of all the Psalms / Songs.
So how much do you understand and appreciate one of the greatest books written?

Verse 2

SHE - Kiss – Pr.27:6; kisses of an enemy = communication, flattery. Jude 1:16;
The holy kiss Ro.16:16; 1Pet.5:14; to voice an honest concern for their spiritual health.
Wants the Truth directly from Him, not like Jews Ex.20:19; you speak to us; Heb.12:18-24;
Why is AGAPA the only word for love, used in SoS in the Greek OT, the LXX?
EROS sexual love; PHILEO – friendship love; STORGA – family love. No other is used in SoS.
Love is better than wine - Ps.104:15; wine makes mans heart glad, Mt.11:28;
God’s love, His Word, more uplifting than wine, which is temporal, God’s Word is eternal.
- Pairs – Kiss/Song 8:1; Love Better than wine/Song 4:10;

Verse 3

Oils = healing ointment – 2Cor.2:14,15; Ps.141:5; Jesus’ teachings are healing to the soul.
Name – Ac.4:12; Pr.22:1; Jesus = Jehovah is salvation, Maidens – 1:3 – 6:8 (5959)
- Pairs - Oils have a pleasing fragrance/Song 4:10; Maidens/Song 6:8; 2:2-6:9 (1323)

Verse 4

Draw me – Jn.6:44,68; Ecc.12:1; God draws us with His Word - OT.
His chambers = confidence, Jn.1:39; Jn.14:23; Jesus abides in the Word, His chambers.
CHORUS - we will rejoice IN you – Eph.1:3;
Extol your love – Col.3:16-17; Mt.28:19; Mk.5:19; 1Cor.11:26;
- Pairs - Brought me/Song 2:4; Extol your love/Song 7:9; Let Us /Song 7:11;

Verse 5

SHE - Black = stained with sins; Ac.22:16; wash away your sin.
Lovely = fitting, proper – true hearted. 1Sam16:7; God sees the heart.
Daughters of Jerusalem – Lk.23:28; stop weeping for Me. Only time used in NT.
Tents of Kedar – black outside - hospitable inside, 1Tim.2:9; good works, 1Pe.3:4;
Curtains of Solomon – Solomon's court on the other side, wisdom on inside.
- Pairs – black, swarthy/Song 1:6;

Verse 6

Sun has burned me = ways of world, everyone sins, Ro.3:23; 1Jn.1:7,8;
Mother’s sons = Pharisees – Mt.23:4; heaped up laws for others to obey.
Too busy obeying traditions, no time to help others. Mt.15:3-11; Traditions Vs Word
- Pairs – Caretaker / Song 8:11; Swarthy, black/ Song 1:5; My vineyard/Song 8:12;

Verse 7

Whom my soul loves – Heb.11:6; our soul seeks after God Ecc.3:11; eternity in heart.
Wants Him to be her Shepherd – Jn.10:11; Ps.23:1f;
Veil = submission – 1Cor.11:10; to His associates = Pharisees & Sadducees.
She is tired of confused communications from rabbis, Lk.2:46-47; Mt.23:15;
- Pairs - whom my soul loves/Song 3:1; associates (companions)/Song 8:13;

Verse 8

HE - Most beautiful – the heart is what God sees; 1Sam.16:7; 1Tim.2:9,10; Isa.53:2;
Goats - Heb.10:24; 12:1; rebellious behaviors; Mt.25:42f; Heb.4:12; our thoughts and intentions.
Those habits in our lives that slow us down spiritually. 1Cor.6:12;
By the tents of the shepherds – the OT Prophets - the ones caring for the flocks.
Jn.1:45; Lk.16:31; pointing to the coming of the Messiah.
- Pairs - most beautiful among women/Song 5:9;

Verse 9

My darling = My love = “My beloved” – Darling bad choice by NAS
Chariots - trust in war machines Dt.5:21; - Mare = trust in individuals 2Cor.4:7;
Not by strength but by purity of heart, 1Cor.1:26-29;
- Pairs – Chariots/Song 6:12;

Verse 10

Ornaments, string of beads – worldly good deeds, Ac.10:1,2;
- Pairs – Ornaments, beads/Song 1:11;

Verse 11

WE = Godhead; Gen.1:26; – gold & silver – Eph.4:12-13; Jn.14:12; Rev.3:18;
- Pairs – Necklace/Song 4:9; Ornaments, beads /Song. 1:10;

Verse 12

SHE – Perfume = Nard – its fragrance = her prayers, Gen.8:21; Ac.10:2; Rev.8:3;
- Pairs – Nard/Song 4:14;

Verse 13

Pouch of myrrh – seeking forgiveness – in my dreams Ps.1:2; Php.4:8-9;
- Pairs - My breast/ Song 8:10;

Verse 14

Henna blossoms – awesome display, in awe of Jesus Heb.12:28; anticipation?
Engedi – the fountain of the kid (youth) hope of spring – rebirth, coming of the Messiah?
- Pairs – Henna/Song 4:13;

Verse 15

HE - How beautiful – inner beauty. Doves = peace Mt.10:16; Lk.11:34;
Some people have eyes of an eagle, to take advantage of you.
- Pairs - how beautiful/Song 4:1; eyes like doves/Song 4:1;

Verse 16

SHE – Handsome same Hebrew word for beautiful.
Pleasant – delightful, lovely -
Our couch is a bower, cluster of trees, greenery, natural, always growing.
Luxuriant - greenery, trees = alive and growing. Vibrant not stagnant
Place where we pray and study with God in private. Mt.6:6; inner room.
- Pairs – Couch/Song 3:7;

Verse 17

Cedars, cypresses - Ps.127:1; Mt.7:24; 1Cor.3:10; 6:19; Heb.11:16;

GOD'S JOY - SoS 2:1f

God’s joy is because the time has come for His Son to be sent into the world. Gal.4:6; Jesus begins His ministry of teaching and healing noticeably in vs.8.

Verse 1

SHE - I am a crocus of Sharon – common flower, her humility Isa.35:1,2; Jam.4:8;
- Pairs – Lily/Song 2:2;

Verse 2

HE - You are like a lily among thorns – He sees the heart - Mt.20:29-34;
Lily – Heldreichii Lily
Flower
- Bright scarlet - Rev.7:8; washed in blood.
- Trumpet shaped - Mt.24:31; gospel
- Unpleasant aroma - 2Cor.2:14-16; death
- Hangs upside down - 1Pe.5:5,6; humility
- Racemes of flowers - 1Cor.12:14f multiple members
Kills the lily – too much water – Heb.5:12-14; too much milk.
Grows in any soil condition, full or partial light, 1Cor.7:20; 9:22;
Medicinal uses – only bulb is used, must die to self, to benefit others, Ro.6:4-8;
- Pairs – Maidens/Song 1:2; Lily/Song 2:1;

Verse 3

SHE – He is like an apple tree – Gal.5:22,23; fruit of HS. Mt.11:28-30; find rest.
The apple tree provides the shade from the sun = forgiveness,
The apples are the fruit of the HS, qualities of God as we see in the OT.
- Pairs - Apple tree/Song 8:10; Apple breath/Song 7:8;

Verse 4

Banquet hall = House of wine = Word of God - Ps.84:1-4; 36:7-9;
OT is His - people were amazed at His teachings and by such authority Mk.1:27;
Banner over me is love – AGAPA – Mt.4:23-24; True intentions announced.
- Pairs - Oils pleasing fragrance/Song 4:10; Brought me/Song 1:4;

Verse 5

Raisin cakes (pressed raisins) - 1Sam.6:19; Possibly referencing OT Prophets.
OT prophets told people to repent from their sins and watch for the Messiah.
Lovesick = love weak, Longing for the Messiah to come.
- Pairs – Lovesick/Song 5:8;

Verse 6

Left hand – finances – purchased by blood, 1Pe.1:19; Jn.10:28-30; Mt.23:37; Mk.9:36;
Right Hand – power, military – Ro.1:16;
- Pairs - Left hand embrace/Song 8:3;

Verse 7

Gazelles = power, faith – by hearing the word, Ro.10:17; 1:16;
Hinds = virtues, hope; Ja.2:17; faith without works/hope (dead) Pr.12:4;
Do not awaken LOVE until HE (HS) pleases Lk.14:25-35; Jn.1:12,13; 3:5-8;
Do not force people into the kingdom, convicted by HS not us, Jn.16:8-11; Ac.2:37;
Teach them of Jesus, then when they ask how to respond, then teach them of baptism.
- Do not awaken love/Song 2:7; 3:4; 8:4;

Verse 8

Listen – He is coming, people were watching for Messiah Mt.3:1-6; Mk.1:38

Verse 9

Our wall = our sins – Isa.59:1,2; that separate us from God.
- Pairs – Wall/Song 8:10;

Verse 10

HE – Arise and come along – Call to action Mt.4:19; 16:24;
- Pairs - Arise, come along/Song 2:13; Maidens/Song 1:3;

Verse 11

Winter is past – 400 yrs. of silence – Malachi until John the Baptist, Gal.4:4;

Verse 12

Flowers appear with sun, people are responding to John B. – Mt.3:5; Mk.1:5;
Time for pruning – Lk.3:10-14; Jn.15:1-2; eliminating sin.
Same language used by the prophets - Hos.14:5-8; Joel.3:18; Amos.9:14-15;
Turtle dove = John Baptist – Lev.1:15; Mk.6:24; wring off its head.

Verse 13

People are looking – Jn.4:35,36; 1Cor.8:22; Praying = fragrance, altar of incense.
- Pairs - Give forth fragrance/Song 7:13;

Verse 14

Hide no more in cleft of rock, nothing to fear – Mt.10:28;
See your face (form) – Gen.4:7; 2Pe.1:5; countenance.
Hear your voice – confidence not timidity 2Tim.1:7; Share God’s Word.
- Pairs - Let Me hear your voice/Song 8:13;

Verse 15

Catch the foxes – distractions, playing around causes flowers to fall, ruins crop.
The encumbrances in our lives Heb.12:1; Make the most of your time Eph.5:16;

Verse 16

SHE - Feeds among the lilies – Christ feeds Christians, the lilies. Mt.18:20;
- Pairs - Pastures among the lilies/Song 6:3;

Verse 17

Until cool of the day = Day of Pentecost = marriage of the lamb, keys of the kingdom.
Outpouring of the HS Ac.2:1f at 9 AM, a temple, cool of the day, shadows flee away.
The day that sins are forgiven and HS given Ac.2:38; Out of sun SoS.1:6; 1Jn.1:6-8;
Shadows flee - Heb.8:5; OT = shadows. Eph.2:14,15; Day of Pentecost
Shadows flee when the morning star rises 2Pet.1:19; When HS is poured out. Ac.2:1f;
Mts. Of Bether = division – Mt.10:34; Lk.12:49; Jesus 3 yr. ministry
Jn.9:39-41; see Jn.9:16; 10:19; 7:43; division.
- Pairs - Until the cool/Song 4:6; Be like a gazelle/Song 8:14;

GOD'S PEACE - SoS 3:1f

Now she is like a Berean, she takes Him to the OT to confirm He is the Messiah. Then Jesus ends His ministry with triumphal entry and the cross, His wedding day.

Verse 1

SHE - On my bed – in her comfort zone, need to be active to find Christ. Heb.11:6;
- Pairs - On my bed/Song 5:2; Whom my soul loves/Song 1:7;

Verse 2

I must SEEK Him – Mt.6;33; Heb.11:6;
- Pairs - I sought Him but did not find Him/Song 5:6;

Verse 3

Watchmen = Pharisees, so called watchmen of the OT. Mt.15:14; 23:1f;
- Pairs – Watchmen/Song 5:7;

Verse 4

Left them – left Jews guidance and found Christ. Jn.1:35-41; 6:68;
My mother = Judaism – took Him to OT to prove He's the Messiah. Jn.5:46-47;
Bereans – Ac.17:11; People need to do a clean break from the religion they came from.
- Pairs - House of my mother/Song 8:2;

Verse 5

Gazelles = power, faith – by hearing the word, Ro.10:17; 1:16;
Hinds = virtues, hope; Ja.2:17; faith without works/hope (dead) Pr.12:4;
Do not awaken LOVE until HE (HS) pleases Lk.14:25-35; Jn.1:12,13; 3:5-8;
Do not force people into the kingdom, convicted by HS not us, Jn.16:8-11; Ac.2:37;
Teach them of Jesus, then when they ask how to respond, then teach them of baptism.
- Do not awaken love/Song 2:7; 3:5; 8:4;

Verse 6

CHORUS -– Triumphal Entry - Mt.21:1-11;
From the wilderness – arrival of a new covenant, like Exodus.
Columns of smoke – Joel 2:30; Ac.2:19; (Pillar of smoke by day) smoke = prayers
Perfumed by people praising God for the Messiah – for miracles and forgiveness.
Myrrh – used for funerals, Jn.19:38; represents Lord’s death = forgiveness 1Cor.11:26;
Frankincense – represents answered prayers, healings and miracles of Christ.
Powders of the merchants – Jn.12:20 Gentiles coming to see Jesus.
Jesus just finishing 3yr ministry, everyone loved Him except the Jewish leadership.
- Pairs – wilderness/Song 8:5; Myrrh and frankincense/Song 4:6;

Verse 7

Traveling couch of peace – dynamic not static, not a building, Christ is within you.
60 men – double David’s 30 men, 2Sam.23:13; OT & NT Rev.4:4; 24 elders 2 X 12
- Pairs – Couch/Song 1:16; Sixty/Song 6:8;

Verse 8

Wielders of the sword – Eph.6:10-17; Experts - 3 yr. training with Christ.
Terrors of the night (darkness) – Heb.2:14-15; Jn.8:31-32; 1Th.5:4-8; Lk.10:17;

Verse 9

King of Peace (Christ) made His traveling chair (cross)
Timber of Lebanon – it is physical in the world, Rev.11:1,2; outer court.

Verse 10

Posts of silver - supports - Gal.2:9; apostles. Eph.4:11-16;
Seat of gold = Word of God Ps.19:10; 119:127; 2Ti.3:16-17; Rev.3:3:18;
Mercy seat - Ex.25:17-22; KAPPORETH = propitiatory – ransom.
Covering of red-purple fabric – Blood & Royalty - Heb.9:11-12; 4:16;
In the midst of it a pavement of love - Heb.10:19-25; Jn.19:13;
Pavement - a surface made firm, level to facilitate movement - Col.1:13;
Access for the daughters of Jerusalem - Ac.1:8; 2:37-39; Mt.28:19-20;

Verse 11

Daughters of Zion gaze (contemplate) the King of Peace – Mt.27:55-56; Lk.23:48;
With which His mother crowned him - thorns - Mt.27:27-30;
Yes the Romans killed Christ but it was orchestrated totally by the Jews. Mt.29:25;
On the day of His betrothal = Passover = Crucifixion – Mt.1:18-19;
Day of His gladness of heart. Heb..12:2; It is finished Jn.19:30;
Pairs – Gaze/Song 6:13; Head crowned/Song 7:5;

GOD'S PATIENCE - SoS 4:1f

After His death, burial and resurrection, before His ascension, Jesus appears to the disciples, encouraging them to remain faithful and stay in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit comes upon them, Ac.1:4-8; Song 4:1-6; Then she becomes a Christian and He calls her to leave the world of darkness and describes her as a protected garden listing her blessings, fruit of the HS, Vs.7f

Verse 1

HE - How beautiful you are My companion – God sees the heart, 1Sam16:7;
Eyes like doves – merciful, forgiving, peaceful; Love your enemies. Mt.5:9,44; Ro.12:21;
Hair like goats, our rebellious nature Song 1:8; goats, bring into control rebellious nature.
Hair is first impressions, what others see in us, calm, peaceful or loud, angry, unapproachable?
Mt. Gilead – Gen.1:31:48; at peace with others, Jacob & Laban
- Pairs – Eyes/Song 1;15; Hair/Song 6:5; Beautiful/Song 1:15;

Verse 2

Teeth – take in food, chew food well, Heb.5:11-14; 1Cor.3:1,2; meat of the Word
Washed – possibly for new ownership, Jn.6:68; 15:3;
Twins – OT & NT balanced diet of old and new. Mt.13:52;
Not been robbed of her young, healthy diet of God’s Word, assures spiritual success.
- Pairs – Teeth/Song 6:6;

Verse 3

Lips – let the message out – people know us by our words.
Scarlet thread – identifies Gen.38:28; Jos.2:18; Song 4:3;
Mouth is fitting (proper) Ro.10:14,15; Col.4:6; Mt.15:17f;
People identify you by your speech.
Temples - slice of pomegranate – blush, shame 2Cor.7:8-11;
Food well chewed, will be well digested, is then well understood, so we can see our sin feel our shame, repent and be healed. Rev.10:10;
Veil - only God sees behind the veil, our hearts, our blush, our conviction.
- Pairs – Temples/Song 6:7; Mouth/Song 7:9;

Verse 4

Neck like tower of David – Ac.13:22 after God’s heart – resolved, focused.
Rows of stones – Living stones 1Pe.2:4-6; Strong in numbers. Ro.12:5;
Tower of stones - determined - Lk.14:26; 9:51; 2Tim.2:4;
Shields of mighty men – Heb.12:1; 13:7; 1Cor.3:10; Fellowship 1Jn.1:6-8;
Neck turns the head, keeps us looking straight forward, hand to the plow, Lk.9:62;
- Pairs – Neck/Song 7:4;

Verse 5

Two breasts – Isa.66:11; Milk = word of God. 1Pe.2:2,3; Two OT & NT
Twins of a gazelle – 2:17; Jesus is the gazelle, Ja.1:21; 1Pe.1:23;
Feed among the lilies – the congregation, Heb.10:23-25; SoS.2:1;
Are we approachable, do we have something to offer? Are you feeding on the Word?
- Pairs - Breasts like 2 fawns/Song 7:3;

ENCOURAGEMENT TO KEEP SEEKING SS.4:1-8

Encouragement to keep seeking until He may be found.
SS.4:1-4 – How beautiful you are my beloved – Heb.4:12; thoughts and intentions

EYES are like doves
- FORGIVING – GRACEFUL – Mt.6:14,15; 18:23f
HAIR is like a flock of goats, descended from mt. Gilead, SS.1:8; prophets
- OBEDIENT – bad behaviors under control for sake of others.
TEETH – newly shorn ewes,
- WISE – healthy diet, bread of life, Tree of life, SS.1:2,3; 2:3, Prov.9:10;
LIPS – a scarlet thread, speech is befitting, Gen.38:30; Zerah Jos.2:18; Rahab,
- SEEKING – identifies intentions, SS.1:2,4,7,12; 2:5,6; 3:1,
TEMPLES – like a slice of pomegranate
- CONFESSING – feel the shame and guilt of sin, SS.1:6; Jer.8:12; 6:15;
NECK – like tower of David, 1,000 shields,
- CONTENDING – Jude 1:3; Ac.17:11; 20:28;
BREASTS – 2 fawns, twins of a Gazelle, feeding among the lilies.
- HUMBLE – INNOCENT 1Cor.1:20-25; SoS 8:10;

Verse 6

Until the day breathes – shadows flee away = Day of Pentecost see Song 2:17;
The day breathes = the Holy Spirit is poured out Ac.2:1f;
The cool of the day – Ac.2:38 repent and be baptized for forgiveness of your sins
Shadows are OT Col.2:17; Heb.8:5; 10:1; Jesus is the light – Jn.1:4;
Here we have the ascension described, Jesus will go to the:
Mt. of Myrrh = Forgiveness is what saves our souls, He died for the sins of the world.
Hill of frankincense = miracles, the miracles were taken away from men 1Cor.13:9,10;
God still answers prayers and does miracles, but men don’t. Big focus is on forgiveness!
Jesus ascended and went to heaven until the day of Pentecost, Ac.2:47;
- Pairs – Cool of day/Song 2:17; Myrrh/Song 3:6;

Day of Pentecost happens between vs.6-7

Verse 7

Now Jesus is speaking after the Pentecost, recognizing His bride = baptized believers.
Passover = Betrothal – Christ asked the world to marry him, from the cross, Jn.3:16; 1Tim.2:4;
Pentecost = Wedding via baptism; Eph.5:31-32; Rev.19:7-8; You marry Christ in baptism.
Wedding feast in heaven; Rev.19:9; You celebrate the marriage feast, communion, Heb.12:22f
She has been baptized, married, altogether (the collective?) beautiful, my beloved.
No blemish IN you – your sins are forgiven Ac.2:38; 22:16; 1Pe.3:21;

Verse 8

My bride – baptism is our marriage, available since Pentecost. Change your ways:
Lebanon – the very white, leprosy Ex.4:6; Num.12:10; 2K.5:27; 2Cor.6:14; Lk.14:33;
Amana = covenant – in covenant with world, corporate ladder Mt.6:24; 16:25;
Senir = pointed – arrogant, quit looking down at others. Php.2:3;
Hermon = secluded, not to be hermits, who hide away Song 2:14; Jn.17:15;
Dens of lions – Mt.10:34 – leave family for sake of gospel if you need to. 1Cor.7:13;
Mts. of leopards – bad friends Mk.8:26; 1Cor.15:33 bad company,

Verse 8

REPENT – come with Me, how He convicts – Ac.2:37;
1. LEBANON - white - UNCLEAN leprosy – Ex.4:6; Num.12:10; 2Kin.5:27;
2. LEBANON - ENEMY repeated to make the list 7.
3. AMANA – covenant - WORLDLY - die to self
4. SENIR – pointed - ARROGANT - Humble yourself
5. HERMON – secluded - SELFISH - serve others SS.2:14;
6. DENS OF LIONS – family - BAD HOME - leave family for the gospel, Mt.10:34;
7. Mts. Of LEOPARDS – friends - BAD COMPANY- Mk.8:26; 1Cor.15:33;

THE NEW CHRISTIAN SS.4:9-15;

Verse 9

You have made My heart beat faster, My Sister, My Bride BAPTISM
My sister – adopted into family; My Bride – personal relationship, Christian
Dowry from the Bride, the Christian – Gen.24:61 (Rebekah); 29:24,29 (Leah); 1Kin.9:16 (Pharoah city to Solomon);

What God sees in us

EYES - FORGIVING
NECKLACE - SERVING, Good Works SoS. 1:11
LOVE - CARING, Better then Wine SoS. 1:2
OILS - SHARING, the good news SoS 1:3
LIPS - SEEKING, God in your life, Ac.2:37; what shall we do?
TONGUE - ENCOURAGING, honey and milk under your tongue
GARMENTS - MERCIFUL, Mt. 18:23

Verse 12

A garden locked is My sister My bride –
Dowry from Groom, Gen.29:18 (Jacob); 34:24 (Shechem); 1Sam.18:25 (David);

What God gives to us:

8. A ROCK GARDEN LOCKED - PROTECTION - Eph. 1:12

9. A SPRING SEALED UP - CONFIDENCE - 1Jn. 5:13

10. AN ORCHARD OF - FRUIT OF HS - Gal. 5:22f

POMEGRANATES
HENNA
NARD
SAFFRON
CALAMUS
CINNAMON
FRANKINCENSE
MYRRH
ALOES

11. FINEST SPICE - TALENTS Ro.12:6-8;

12. GARDEN SPRING - ACCESS TO TRUTH Jn.8:31,32;

13. WELL OF LIVING WATER - INSIGHTFUL Jn.4:10,14,

14. STREAMS FROM LEBANON - WISDOM Ja.1:5; Dan.1:17f

Verse 9

My sister – adopted into the family of God, Gal.6:10; Eph.1:5;2:19; Heb.3:6;
Heart beats faster with a single glance, we are peacemakers Mt.5:9; Gen.2:20;
The idea of disciples listening intently to the teacher, he sees their dedication.
A single strand of your necklace, Song 1:11; doing good works Eph.2:10; Gal.5:22;
God is not asking a lot from us, just try. Mt.25:34f; Ja.2:16;
- Pairs – Necklace/Song1:11; My sister, My bride/Song 4:9-10;

Verse 10

How much better is your love – Jn.14:12; we have His love.
Fragrance of oils – healing advice, people need to share it – Gal.6:1-2;
Intercessory prayers on behalf of another Eph.6:18; Ja.5:16;
- Pairs - Love better than wine/Song 1:2; Oils/Song 1:3;

Verse 11

Honey = word of God Ps.19:10; Col.3:16-17; 1Pet.4:11;
Fragrance of garments like Lebanon – Jn.17:15,16; 1Jn.1:8; Jude 23
Reminds us of where we came from, still smell like world, our sinful past.
- Pairs – Honey & milk/Song 5:1;

Watch the YouTube Video on SoS 4:12-13

Verse 12

A rock garden locked – God’s protection, Gen.2:8; Eden, Mt.20:1-16; Jn.4:13-14;
Sealed with the HS Eph.1:13; 4:30;

Verse 13

Shoots = new growth. Orchard of pomegranates = multiple Christians, assembly.
9 plants are named, which align with 9 fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Pomegranate full of seeds = Word of God
- Pairs – choice fruits/Song 7:13; orchard/Song 6:11;

Verse 14

9 Choice Plants – pomegranate, henna, nard, saffron, calamus, cinnamon, frankincense, myrrh, aloes, Gal.5:22,23 fruit of HS
Everyone of these fruits has healing properties, from the fruit, seeds or the leaves.
None of these plants have to die in order to effectively heal someone.
But the lily has to die to help others to live. Song 2:1; Ro.6:8; Col.3:3; 1Pe.2:24;
- Pairs – Nard/Song 1:12;

PEACE

NARD

Nerve Disorders

Elevates Blood Sugar

JOY

HENNA

Skin Disorders

Jaundice, Leprosy

LOVE

POMEGRANATE

For Heart and Blood Vessels

Preventative Medicine

SELF CONTROL

ALOE

Purgative To

Sedentary Habits

GENTLENESS

MYRRH

Tonic To Pain

Arthritis, Cancer

FAITHFULNESS

FRANKINCENSE

Aromatherapy

For Anger, Anxiety, Stress

GOODNESS

CINNAMON

Bowel Pain, Gas

Anti- viral, bacterial, microbe

KINDNESS

CALAMUS

Stimulant, Tonic

General Well Being

PATIENCE

SAFFRON

Fights Depression

Increases Blood Flow

HEALING PROPERTIES OF THE PLANTS SoS 4:13-14

1. POMEGRANATE = LOVE

Red Flower - small tree. Beneficial to the heart and blood vessels. Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure reduces plaque build up in blood vessels. Lowers chronic inflammation. Great supply of antioxidants, providing cells with an adequate defense to resist cell and organ damage, slowing aging process and hardening of arteries.

2. HENNA = JOY

White &Yellow Flowers - dwarf shrub. Used internally and locally for jaundice, leprosy, small pox, skin disorders. Leprosy from eating Armadillos - Lev.13:1ff identify, isolate, observe, 2Kin.5; Lk.17

3. NARD = PEACE

Dingy Yellow or Purple flowers - short plant 2 ft, tall. Powerful nervine, antispasmodic, hypochondriasis, neuralgis pain. Nervine - acting on or relieving disorders of the nerves; soothing the nerves. Those suffering from nervous overstrains, WW2 London bombing sufferers. Elevates low blood sugar - hypoglycemia; Reduces elevated lipids - hyperlipidemia

4. SAFFRON = PATIENCE

Fights depression - stimulates blood flow; Emmenagogue - relief to pelvis and uterus. Carminative - expelling gas from stomach and intestines

5. CALAMUS = KINDNESS

Aromatic stimulant - mild tonic; Promotes general health and well being. Increases appetite and benefits digestion

6. CINNAMON = GOODNESS

It is a strong local stimulant, sometimes prescribed in gastro-dynia (stomach pain), flatulent colic, and gastric debility.

Antiviral antibacterial antifungal (candida, fungus - yeast) antimicrobial. Lowers blood sugar levels by slowing digestion, fights heart disease. Beneficial to digestion and appetite; refresh = relief (to make cease within). Phil. 7,12,20 - heart = bowels; (inward affections, pity, sympathy)

7. FRANKINSENSE = FAITHFULNESS

For healing wounds, arthritis, purifying air, burnt everyday brings good health good for healing gums, aromatherapy - that induces a feeling of mental peace, relaxation, and satisfaction, and helps relieve anxiety, anger, and stress. Recommended for tumours, ulcers, vomiting, dysentery and fevers. Prayer, meditation.

8. MYRRH = GENTLENESS

A stimulant to the mucous tissues, exciting appetite and the flow of gastric juices. Tonic for indigestion, ulcers, asthma, lung congestion, arthritic pain, cancer, leprosy. spasms. Tonic - to help restore, tone and invigorate systems in the body or to promote general health and well being

9. ALOE = SELF CONTROL

One of the safest and stimulating purgatives to persons of sedentary habits and phlegmatic constitutions. Its action is exerted mainly on the large intestine, for which reason, also it is useful as a vermifuge. Sedentary - sitting still a long time; Phlegmatic - sluggish, indifferent. Purgative - a medicine that empties the bowels. Vermifuge - expels worms

Christians have been given all of these fruits of the HS, to develop, use and share as you see fit to help others, as these plants help physical ailments, so do the fruit of the HS help your own and other people’s spiritual ailments, freely given, freely give.

Along with all the Finest Spices see Ro.12:6-8; You have at least one of these 7 gifts from God.

Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leading, Mercy,

Verse 15

Garden spring, well of living water – Jn.4:14; 7:37; Needs the Holy Spirit, received in baptism.
Streams from Lebanon – worldly knowledge Ac.17:22; 1Cor.9:19f; Insightful, parables
Dan.1:1f Daniel goes to the university for 3 yrs. comes out 10 times smarter than all, because he took God with him and continued in obedience to God, while studying worldly knowledge.
Our children need to be well grounded in the Truth before we send them to university.

GOD'S KINDNESS - SoS 5:1f/7

1st ERROR – THOUGHT SHE WAS SAVED TO BE SERVED NOT TO SERVE!

God’s kindness is seen by how He corrects her erroneous ways, not in condemnation.

Verse 16

SHE - Awake O north – HS; Make my garden breath out – Lk.12:15-21 rich farmer.
She wants to enjoy the blessings, sit back and watch God do the work of reaching out.
Spices wafted abroad 2Cor.2:14-17; Eph.5:1,2; by our good works Eph.2:10;
May my beloved - desiring His presence. Choice fruits - of the HS Gal.5:22;
- Pairs – Choice/Song 7:13

Verse 1

HE - I have come into my garden – just as He did to the churches in - Rev.2:2,9,13 ...
Isa.5:2 God came to His vineyard (Mt.21:43;) Ezek.16:15-22; without her knowledge.
Judgment begins with us 1Pe.4:17-19; Fellowship of church.
Feast on the Word of God, there is enough spiritual food for all, friends and beloved.
Eat and drink deeply, Eph.3:4-11; 1Cor.14:23-25;
In the assemblies, Jesus feeds the lilies.

Verse 2

SHE - I was asleep - Rev.3:20; 1Th.5:4-6; Eph.5:7-16; Ac.10:9f;
Mt.26:41 - spirit is willing but flesh is weak - spiritually asleep, 1Cor.11:30;
Christ knocks to wake us up Rev.3:19-21; The knock is His voice Jn.10:3;
Open to Me - No doorknob on the outside – we have free will, can't be forced.
Hos.14:5 - dew is the overflowing blessings of God, God is working Jn.5:17; E[h.1:3;
- Pairs – My dove/Song 6:9; On my bed/Song 3:1; Sought/Song 3:1;

Verse 3

No excuse for not obeying - Gen.3:21; Saved to serve not be served Mt.28:19;
My dress - Rev.19:8 righteous acts of the saints, she has done nothing! Mt.25:25,42;
Washed feet - not physical - Jn.13:12-17; She is not willing to serve the brethren.
- Pairs – Feet/Song 7:1;

Verse 4

Aroused - deep felt compassion, stirred. Hand of fellowship, Gal.2:9;
Jesus had to call Peter to follow, even after the resurrection – Jn.21:1f Do you love me?
- Pairs – His desire/Song 7:10;

Verse 5

I arose to open - we are a garden locked from inside Song 4:12; free will.
Myrrh – forgiveness of God, wasting it on self alone, share it, teach it.
God’s blessings, forgiveness, dripping from her hands, such a waste.
- Pairs – Liquid myrrh/Song 5:13;

Verse 6

He was gone – she was not ready to follow, unprepared, missing sandals Song 7:1;
Searched did not find - called did not answer, need to abide in the Truth, Jn.8:32;
- Pairs – My beloved was gone/Song 6:1;

Verse 7

Watchmen - Jewish leadership, now they persecute her Ac.8:1; After death of Christ.
Took away my shawl - kicked out of the synagogues Jn.9:22; Ac.5:40f;
- Pairs – Watchmen/Song 3:3;

Verse 8

Lovesick - count your blessings - how can we live without Him?
- Pairs – Lovesick/Song 2:5;

Verse 9

What kind of beloved is your beloved – can you describe what Jesus means to you?
- Pairs – most beautiful/Song 6:1;

GOD'S GOODNESS - SoS 5:10f

She now describes Christ, recognizing His completeness 7 = perfection 2x7=14 double perfection

Verse 10

My Beloved is Christ - Isa.5:1; Mt.12:18; Eph.1:6;

Verse 11

Head is pure gold = Word of God. Jn.1:38-41; Jesus abode in the Word. Is the Word Jn.1:1;
Head, hands, feet, all pure gold – Jn.1:1; Locks black as a raven – shows vitality.
Clusters of Dates – always has something to offer, living walking example of love, His deeds.
- Pairs – clusters/Song 7:7;

Verse 12

Eyes like doves - SoS.1:15 captivating, sparkling. Lk.11:34 eye is lamp of the body.

Verse 13

Cheeks bed of spices - Gifts of God Ro.12:6-8; finest spices, help seeds to grow, 1Cor.3:6;
Lips are lilies (Christians) dripping myrrh, forgiveness – 1Cor.11:26; Mt.28:19;
One thing we offer the world, knowledge of the forgiveness of Christ, their choice.
- Pairs – beds of spices/Song 6:2;

Verse 14

Hands of gold – the work He does - Mt.11:4; Jn.14:12;
Abdomen - center of emotions (bowels) carved ivory - In full control of emotions 1Pe.2:21f;

Verse 15

Legs on pedestals pure gold see Ezek.1:7,27; 17:22-24; Goes wherever He wants.
Cedars of Lebanon - take your breath away, not physical but spiritual appearance.
From Head to toe, hands included made of gold, word of God, Jn.1:1;

Verse 16

Mouth full of sweetness - Word of God
Wholly desirable – ALTOGETHER PRECIOUS
My beloved, my friend Jn.15:13-15;
A perfect description of her beloved – no way is it a husband, it is the Christ.
- Pairs – mouth of sweetness/Song4:11

14 characteristics of our Savior V.10-16

1. DAZZLING - PURE glowing Mt. 4:16; Transfiguration - Lk. 9:29; Ac. 9:3; 1Tim.6:16

Unblemished Mt.4:16; Ac.9:3; 1Tim.6:16; SS.6:10; pure as the sun

2. RUDDY - INSPIRING healthy understanding of the OT. Mk.1:27; amazed

Mystery revealed Eph.3:1-6; Lk.24:45; (ruddy = red)

3. OUTSTANDING - PRAISE WORTHY to listen to, Mk.8:1f 4,000, 3 days no food.

SS.2:3,9; like an apple tree;

4. HEAD OF GOLD - HOLY GOLD = word of God; Everything to bring glory to the Father

Be holy as He is holy 1Pe.1:16; Col.3:16,17; Pair – SS.7:7

5. LOCKS WAVY - OBEDIENT SS.1:8;4:1; Notes Php.2:8; point of death Mt.4: It is written.

Black as a raven – vitality, Rev.1:14; experienced (not clusters of dates)

6. EYES LIKE DOVES - GRACEFUL Heb.4:16 throne of grace to receive mercy (forgiveness)

Bathed in milk – 1Pe.2:2; Sitting in abundance Jn.10:10;

7. CHEEKS AS SPICES - TALENTED spices = Ro.12:6-8; has all the gifts to choose from

Finest spices – SS.4:14; Banks of spices yielding fragrance Pair SS. 6:2

8. LIPS ARE LILIES - HUMBLE Christians are the voice of Christ. SS.2:1,14; 8:13; Lk.10:16

Dripping myrrh is forgiveness

9. HANDS ARE GOLD - JOYFUL SS.1:11; ornaments of gold – good works

Jn.14:11-15; 15:4-6; Eph.2:10; obey His word reap joy

10. ABDOMEN IVORY - TRUSTWORTHY emotions fully controlled; Isa.53:7; 1Pe.2:22;

Mt.26:53 12 legions. Ja.4:1-4; Titus 3:3;

11. LEGS AS MARBLE - FEARLESS Dan.3 fiery furnace; 6 lion’s den; Mt.14 walk on water

Lk.13:32; go tell that old fox… Standing on foundation of God’s Word.

12. COUNTENANCE - MAJESTIC Lebanon - a force to be dealt with, Heb. 12:28,29;

Mt.5:25; Rev.19:11-16; robes dipped in blood, Isa.63:1f

13. MOUTH SWEET - KIND honey & milk, word of God SS.4:11; Jn.8:28;

Mt.12:20; a bruised reed He shall not break… Pair – SS.

14. ALL TO PRECIOUS – SAVIOR 1Pe.1:19; 2:4,6,7; the precious corner stone

Altogether precious Mt.13:44-46; pearl of great price

COMPARISON CHART OF DESCRIPTIONS OF CHRIST ELSEWHERE

SoS. 5:10-16

Dan. 10:5-9

Rev. 1:12-16

PURE GOLD

BLACK AS RAVEN

DOVES, SPARKLING

BED OF SPICES

LILIES DRIPPING MYRRH

RODS OF GOLD

CARVED IVORY

MARBLE ON GOLD

FULL OF SWEETNESS

APPEARANCE LIGHTNING

FLAMING TORCHES

BURNISHED BRONZE

BELT OF GOLD / LINEN

BURNISHED BRONZE

SOUND OF TUMULT

LIKE SUN SHINING

WHITE AS WOOL

HEAD

HAIR

EYES

CHEEKS

LIPS

HANDS

BELLY

LEGS

MOUTH

FLAME OF FIRE

TWO EDGED SWORD

GOLDEN SASH / ROBE

POLISHED BRONZE

SOUND OF MANY WATERS

GOD'S FAITHFULNESS - SoS 6:1f

2ND ERROR – NOT STUDYING TO BENEFIT OTHERS Jn. 21; feed My sheep

She doesn’t go to the garden to study with Christ and everyone else, Heb.10:25; We need to be prepared to teach others, 2Tim.2:15 accurately handling the Word of Truth. In His description of her, no change s after becoming a Christian Song 4:1-6; but He does speak of her value. God is faithful giving her time to realize the error of her ways.

Verse 1

CHORUS – when the world asks us about Christ are we prepared to lead them to Him?
If He is all we claim Him to be in Song 5:10-16; then what are we doing to know Him more?
- Pairs – My beloved had gone/Song 5:6; Most beautiful/Song 5:9;

Verses 2-3

SHE - To His garden (singular – His Kingdom) to feed the sheep, Mt.18:20; Jn.15:5; 16:12-15;
Beds of spices – the tender new Christians, Mt.18:5,6;
In the gardens (plural - the assemblies), individual congregations.
Why isn’t she studying with everyone else? 1Pe.2:9; You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood.
Gather lilies – Christians who die in the Lord, Jesus gathers - Jn.14:3; Rev.3:5;
- Pairs – I am my beloved’s/Song 7:10; Pastures among lilies/Song 2:16;

Verse 4

HE - Tirzah = pleasantness, approachable, pleasing to be in the presence of.
Tirzah the city was one of straight roads, Mt.5:2-12; 7:13,14; Jerusalem Mt.5:14;
Lovely as Jerusalem – city of peace – Army of peace - Mt.5:44; Ro.12:20 Love enemies
- Pairs - Banners/Song 2:4; Beautiful as/Song 6:10

Verse 5

Turn your eyes they confuse Me, overwhelm Me. Lk.10:42; SoS.4:9;
Like a student focused on his teacher in class. Intense focus on God's Word
Hair a flock of goats - from SoS.4:1; rebellious behaviors under control.
Gilead - heap of witness, peace between Jacob and Laban Gen.31:47;
Hair is well brushed, behaviors all in order. Mt.25:40; 1Cor.6:12; 10:23;
First impressions are lasting impressions. You are an ambassador of Christ. 2Cor.5:20;
- Pairs - Hair like goats/Song 4:1;

Verse 6

Teeth - well balanced diet, OT & NT - Heb.5:13,14; SoS.4:2;
Food well chewed for good digestion.
- Pairs – Teeth/Song 4:2;

Verse 7

Temples blush – the Word digested, exposes sin, creates shame. Jer.6:15;
Behind your veil - only Christ knows, sees our hearts, our shame. Creates repentance.
- Pairs – Temples/Song 4:3;

Verse 8

Now He focuses on how the brethren sees her, expressing her great value, Mt.5:14-16;
60 queens - chief priests; 80 concubines - Pharisees; Maidens - Jews;
Today 60 queens - ungodly elders; 80 concubines - ungodly teachers; Maidens - pew warmers,
Jn.1:13; Born of blood-born Jewish; Born of flesh-desire for prestige; Born of man-desire health
Must be born of God - water (Word) and Spirit Jn.3:5; Personal conviction - the Shulamite.
- Pairs – Sixty/Song 3:7

Verse 9

My perfect (complete) one, her mother = Judaism, 1Pe.2:9; you are a chosen race…
Unique - Heb.11:40; 12:23; Rev.12:1-6 woman was the Jews, now Christians (God’s people)
Called blessed – beatitudes - Mt.5:1ff; 1Jn.5:13; eternal life
- Pairs – Your mother/Song 8:5; My dove/Song 5:2;

Verse 10

Dawn - bringer of light, understanding, Mt.5:14; as the sun rises so grows understanding.
Full moon – reflects the sun into the world of darkness, bringing comfort to the lost.
- Pairs – Banners/Song 6:4;

Verse 11

She now goes and visits her family and friends, unprepared.
I went to see - how His work was coming along. Song 2:12;
- Pairs - Blossoms budding/Song 7:12; Orchard/Song 4:13;

Verse 12

Before I was aware – not realizing the true purpose of my calling, study to teach others.
My noble people – those seeking Christ, Chariots ready to follow Christ. Ac.17:11;
She felt responsible for their souls Ro.9:1-5; But wasn’t ready to teach, back to her studies.
Paul disappeared for 3 years Gal1:15f;
- Pairs – Chariots/Song 1:9;

Verse 13

He now calls for the people to get focused on the message not the messenger.
They just want to gaze at her, not truly committed to learn but criticize.
Dance of Two companies – Gen.32:2,18; spiritual / physical. Ro.7:8;
Christians struggle in their walk, it is a fight, why should others watch our failures?
Don’t watch the messenger, focus on message.
- Pairs – Gaze on/Song 3;11;

ENCOURAGEMENT TO STRIVE TO MATURITY SS.6:4-10

BEAUTIFUL AS TIRZAH – organized, straight streets.
LOVELY AS JERUSALEM – city set on a hill, with temple of God
AWESOME AS AN ARMY WITH BANNERS – strength with peace
EYES – forgiving
HAIR - respectful
TEETH - wise
TEMPLES – confessing
MY DOVE, MY PERFECT ONE, UNIQUE – Jn.14:6; except through Me
HER MOTHER’S ONLY DAUGHTER – Christianity came out of Judaism
THE PURE CHILD OF THE ONE WHO BORE HER - God
GROWS LIKE THE DAWN
BEAUTIFUL AS FULL MOON
PURE AS THE SUN
AWESOME - AS AN ARMY WITH BANNERS - strength with peace

GOD'S GENTLENESS - SoS 7:1f

THE MATURE CHRISTIAN SS.7:1-9

FEET – in sandals - PREPARED - Eph.6:15;
HIPS – work of an artist - SUPPORTIVE - Php.2:3,4;
NAVEL – goblet with mixed wine - SENSIBLE - Tit.2:2,5,6,12;
BELLY – heap of wheat, lilies - RELIANT - 1Jn.1:7;
BREASTS – twins of Gazelle - HUMBLE - Ja.1:21;
NECK – tower of ivory - CONTENDING - Jude 1:3;
EYES – pools in Heshbon (bapt) - FORGIVING
NOSE – tower, facing Damascus - DISCERNING - Heb.5:14; solid food discern
HEAD – crowns you like Carmel - HOLY - 1Pet.1:15,16; be holy for I am holy
LOCKS – captivating the king - OBEDIENT - Jude 1:9; Michael and Satan
CHARMS – beautiful/delightful – IMAGINATIVE - Mt.28:19-20 go make How?
STATURE – like a palm tree – FAITHFUL - Php.2:12; obey in my absence
BREASTS – like clusters of vine – SATISFYING - Isa.66:10-12; bountiful bosom
BREATH/MOUTH - Word of God - LOVING - Mk. 12:30f; heart, soul, mind, strength

These I believe are the things Christ is looking for when He examines our heart. Are these the things we look for within when we examine our hearts or do we look for physical actions on our part and not spiritual abilities we practice everyday

After 3 years preparing, the apostles, the early church, Paul and Timothy, were ready to minister to the world. Now she was ready as we see in his new description of her.

Verse 1

Beautiful are her feet in sandals Ro.10:15; Song 5:3; she was barefoot
Having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel. Eph.6:15;
O noble daughter – 4:9; 1Pe.2:9; Royal priesthood (not prince’s daughter)
Curves of hips – Isa.66:12; Eph.2:10; Gal.6:2; studying prepares us to support others.
Work of an artist = Christ 1:11; Mt.16:19; Gal.5:22-23; Ex.31:1-4; Heb.12:2;
- Pairs – feet/Song 5:3;

Verse 2

Navel a round goblet - life-line for others – Song 4:12; Jn.4:13,14;
Never lacks mixed, teachings of world with teachings of Word parables – Song 4:15; 2C.9:6-12;
Belly like a heap of wheat (OT & NT) Word of God, bread of life Jn.6:58;
Fenced about with lilies (Christians) – Song 6:2; Ac.2:46-47; Studies with others.

Verse 3

Two breasts like fawns (innocence of Word) 1Pe.2:2; Isa.66:11;
Twins of a Gazelle (Christ) 1Pe.1:23; Jn.1:1; Born of the Word
- Pairs – two breasts/Song 4:5;

Verse 4

Neck like ivory – 4:4; Eph.6:12; 2Tim.2:4; Focused straight ahead not rubber
Eyes – pools of Heshbon = reckoning. Your baptism a reckoning before God.
Gate of Bath = daughter. Rabbim = multitudes.
Gentiles = daughters of multitudes Gen.6:1,2; Baptizing the Gentiles.
Nose – tower of Lebanon (worldliness – nose for trouble) 2Cor.10:3-6;
Facing Damascus 1Th.5:3-6; On the alert, we came from the world of danger – Song 4:8;
- Pairs – Neck/Song 4:4;

Verse 5

Head crowns you like Carmel = Christ. Col.1:18; Eph.1:22;
Locks purple = royalty. 1Pe.2:10; Eph.2:10;
King is captivated – Jn.14:12; Putting patterns to work for Him.
- Pairs – Head crowned/Song 3:11;

Verse 6

How beautiful you are – Eph.5:1,2;
Charms – refined tastes Eph.5:11-21; 1Cor.9:19;
- Pairs – How beautiful you are/Song 4:1;

Verse 7

Stature a palm tree – Ps.92:12-15; fruit for all to see
Breasts like clusters – Gal.5:22,23; plenty of fruit of HS for all to partake of.

Verse 8

I will climb, take hold of fruit stalks. Rev.2:2,9,12, examine Song 5:1
Be like clusters of the vine – Jn.15:1-5;
Breath like apples – 2:3; 4:11; Word of God Mouth like best wine – Jn.2:10; OT & NT
- Pairs – Breath like apples/Song 2:3;

Verse 9

SHE – goes evenly for beloved – Ro.2:11;
Flowing gently (over, past) the lips of those who fall asleep.
They don't drink in the Word offered - 1Cor.11:27-30; 2:14;
- Pairs – Your mouth is lovely/Song4:3;

Pre-Christian – He complements her, a disciple, studying, learning, changing, growing, applying.

New Christian – He exposes her weakness, not communicating with her voice, wants to be served, her neck is not stable and she is not feeding her breasts, her 2 fawns.

Mature Christian – He speaks to all the changes He sees, the amount of growth in the Word Is obvious, she is prepared with the gospel, able to support others, give drink, teach others study with saints (belly) focused with neck of ivory, always looking for those she can help into the pools of Heshbon, sniffing out danger, proud of Christ, totally free from distractions, Breasts have much to offer the world, speech seasoned with salt, breath always eating the Word mouth, her words supply only the best wine the Word of God

MATURE SoS. 7:1f

Feet - PREPARED

PRE-XAN SoS. 4:1F

Eyes - MERCIFUL

REPENT LEAVE

XAN - SoS. 4:9f

Eyes - MERCIFUL

GOD'S GIFT TO US - HS

CHRIST SoS. 5:10f

Dazzling - SINLESS

Hair - OBEDIENT

Necklace - SERVING

Hips - SUPPORTIVE

Ruddy - WISE

Teeth - WISE

Love - CARING

Navel - SENSIBLE

Outstand - PRAISEWORTHY

Lips - SEEKING

Oils - SHARING

Belly - RELIANT

Head - HOLY

Temples - MODESTY

Lips - SEEKING

Breasts - HUMBLE

Wavy Hair - OBEDIENT

Neck - STRIVING

Tongue - ENCOURAGING

Neck - CONTENDING

Eyes - GRACEFUL

Breasts - HUMBLE

Garments - MERCIFUL

Eyes - MERCIFUL

Cheeks - TALENTED

Lebanon - UNCLEAN

Garden - PROTECTED

Nose - DISCERNING

Lips - RELIANT

Lebanon - SINFULNESS

Spring - PROVIDED

Head - HOLY

Hands - JOYFUL

Amana - WORLDLY

Orchard - POWERFUL

Hair - OBEDIENT

Abdomen - TRUSTWORTHY

Senir - ARROGANCE

Spices - VALUABLE

Charms - IMAGINATIVE

Legs - FEARLESS

Hermon - SECLUSION

Spring - TRUTHFUL

Stature - TRUSTWORTHY

Countenance - AWESOME

Lions - FAMILY

Well - INSIGHTFUL

Breasts - SATISFYING

Mouth - KIND

Leopards - UNGODLY

Streams - WISE

Mouth - LOVING

Precious - SAVIOR

Verse 10

Realizes His desire is for me – 2Pe.3:9; 1Tim.2:4;

Verses 11-12

Now that she is ready – she joins Him in the work she was called to do.
Let us – go, spend, rise, see – work together Song 1:4; run together
Song 6:2 He has gone down. Song 6:11,12; I went down Jn.15:5;
I will give you my love - Jn.14:15; 15:12-14; 1Jn.2:3,4;

Verse 13

Mandrakes = superstition – Gen.30:14-17;
Hallucinogenic – used for pain, poisonous in large quantities, nightshade.
Apples of the plant (large berries) causes sleepiness.
World offers idolatry – puts people to sleep, eternally.
Over our doors, entrances – choice fruits – healthy Gal.5:22;
New and old – NT & OT – Saved up – treasured up – Mt.13:44,45,52;
- Pairs – Choice/Song 4:16;

GOD'S SELF CONTROL - SoS 8

3RD ERROR – SHE WANTS TO TEACH CHRIST

So many want to change the teachings because they think they know better. Gal.1:6-8;

Verse 1

SHE - Oh that you were like a brother to me (but he isn’t).
She/we want to add our two cents, but we can't Gal.1:6-8; Rev.22:18,19;
If I found you outdoors, I would kiss you - Mt.16:22-23; 26:33-35; Teach you.
No one would despise me, like they despise You, need to water down the message.
- Pairs – Kiss/Song 1:2; Despise/Song 8:7;

Verse 2

I would lead you and bring you into the house, teach you the OT.
Of my mother who used to instruct me. Jn.5:46,47
From the juice of my pomegranates Song 5:1 My, My, My not yours
- Pairs – House of my mother/Song 3:4;

Verse 3

Let his left hand be ... wake up He supports us, not we Him
And his right hand embrace me. 2:6; Php.4:13;
- Pairs – Left hand/Song 2:6;

Verse 4

Gazelles = power, faith – by hearing the word, Ro.10:17; 1:16;
Hinds = virtues, hope; Ja.2:17; faith without works/hope (dead) Pr.12:4;
Do not awaken LOVE until HE (HS) pleases Lk.14:25-35; Jn.1:12,13; 3:5-8;
Do not force people into the kingdom, convicted by HS not us, Jn.16:8-11; Ac.2:37;
Teach them of Jesus, then when they ask how to respond, then teach them of baptism.
- Pairs – Awaken love/Song 2:7; 3:5; 8:4;

Verse 5

CHORUS - Who is this coming up from the wilderness
Leaning on her beloved? 3:6; Christian
HE - Beneath the apple tree I awakened you - THE CROSS -
Ac.5:30; 13;29; Gal.3:13; 1Pe.2:24; Rev.22:2,14,19; Gen.3:6-7; 3586 - XULON -
There your mother was in labor with you - Jn.3:5; water - 2Ti.1:5
- Pairs – Wilderness/Song 3:6; Apple Tree/Song 2:5; Your mother/Song 6:9;

Verse 6

Put me like a seal – Eph.1:13,14; Ac.2:39;
Love is as strong as death – Mt.16:26; Jn.11:25,26; Ro.8:38-39;
Jealousy as severe as Sheol – Ex.34:14; Lk.16:25,26;
Very flame of the Lord – Ja.4:5; 2Th.1:7,8; Rev.20:9;

Verse 7

Many waters cannot quench love Mt.24:35;
Nor will rivers overflow it. 1Cor.13:8;
If you give all riches for love it would be despised Mt.16:24-27;
- Pairs – Despised/Song 8:1;

Verse 8

CHORUS - we have a little sister with no breasts – uncommitted to God.
What shall WE do - Mt.23:1-4,13-15; Follow Christ! The Jews changed the Law.

Verse 9

Wall - build battlement - increase separation from God Isa.59:1-2;
Door - barricade her in or Christ out - Jesus knocking Rev.3:20; Is this what they did to Paul as he studied OT? Jesus was preaching, they locked Paul away, he knew nothing of Christ.

Verse 10

SHE - I WAS a wall – (Not IS a wall) Eph.2:11-12; lost in sin
My breasts towers - unapproachable, nothing to share, arrogant.
Then I found peace - married Christ in baptism, received forgiveness Eph.2:14-16;
- Pairs – My breasts/Song 1:13; Wall/Song 2:9;

Verse 11

Solomon - King of Peace vineyard Mt.21:33; Isa.9:6;
Baal-hamon = Lord of abundance - Jn.10:10;
- Pairs – Caretaker/Song 1:6;

Verse 12

My vineyard - is your vineyard Song 4:12; 5:1;
200 for the elders/assembly who take care of fruit. 1Tim.5:17; 1Cor.8:7
- Pairs – My vineyard/Song 1:6;

Verse 13

You who sit in the gardens (churches) the Christians
My companions – associates, the lost are listening for your voice.
Therefore share the good news. Let Me hear your voice.
- Pairs – Voice/Song 2:14; Companions/Song 1:7;

Verse 14

Hurry my beloved - judgement day - 2Th.1;7-8; Rev.20:7-15
On the mountains of spices – answer our prayers. 1Pe.3:12;
- Pairs – Be a Gazelle/Song 2:17;

PAIRS IN SONG OF SONGS

117 Verses in Song of Songs 70 PAIRS = 70 X 2 = 140 verses

This is not a coincidence it is a God incidence! Proving it is His Word.

No man could have written with this understanding, especially to your heart!

1:2 - 8:1 Kiss 20

1:2 - 4:1 Love better than wine

1:3-4:10 Oils pleasing fragrance

1:3-2:2 Maidens

1:4-2:4 Brought me

1:4-7:9 Extol your love

1:4-7:11 Let us -

1:5 - 1:6 Black/Swarthy

1:6-8:11 Caretaker

1:7-3:1 My soul loves

1:7-8:13 Associates (companions)

1:8-5:9 Most beautiful among women

1:9-6:12 Chariots

1:10-1:11 Ornaments/beads

1:11-4:9 Necklace

1:12-4:14 Nard

1:13-8:10 My breasts

1:15-4:1 How beautiful you are

1:15-4:1 Eyes Like Doves

1:16-3:7 Couch our/His

2:1-2:2 Lily 15

2:3-5:10 1in 10/apple tree in forest

2:3-8:5 Apple Tree

2:3-7:8 Apple breath

2:4-6:10 Banner

2:5-5:8 Love sick

2:6-8:3 Left hand, embrace

2:7;-3:4;-8:4 Do not awaken love

2:9-8:10 Wall

2:10-2:13 Arise - come along

2:13-7:13 Give forth fragrance

2:14-8:13 Let Me hear your voice

2:16-6:3 He pastures among lilies

2:17-4:6 Until cool, shadows

2:17-8:14 Be like a gazelle on mts.

3:1-5:2 On my bed 9

3:2-5:6 Sought/did not find

3:3-5:7 Watchmen found/struck

3:4-8:2 House of my mother

3:6-8:5 Wilderness

3:6-4:6 Myrrh and frankincense

3:7-6:8 60 men/60queens

3:11-6:13 Gaze on

3:11-7:5 Head crowned

4:1-6:5 Hair like goats 12

4:2-6:6 Teeth like ewes

4:3-6:7 Temples pomegranate

4:3-7:9 Your mouth

4:4-7:4 Neck tower David/ivory

4:5-7:3 Breasts - like 2 fawns

4:9-4:10 My sister My bride

4:11-5:16 Honey & milk/sweetness

4:12-4:12 Garden locked

4:12-4:15 Spring sealed/garden spring

4:13-7:13 Choice fruits

4:13-6:11 Orchard

5:2-5:6 Open/I opened 8

5:2-6:9 My dove, my perfect one

5:4-7:10 His desire is for me

5:5-5:13 Liquid myrrh

5:6-6:1 My beloved had gone

5:9-6:1 Most beautiful among women

5:13-6:2 Bed of balsam

5:14-7:1 Hands gold-artist

6:3-7:10 I am my beloved's 4

6:4-6:10 As beautiful as...

6:9-8:5 Your mother

6:11-7:12 Blossoms, budded, bloomed

7:2-8:2 Mixed wine/spiced wine 1

8:1-8:7 Despised 2

8:11-8:12 1,000 Shekels

Verses – 117 in Song of Songs

Pairs - 70 PAIRS = 70 X 2 = 140 verses