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Aug 3, 2016 · Song of Solomon is the fifth book of poetry in the Bible. Solomon wrote 1,005 songs in his lifetime (1 Ki 4:32), but this is the “song of songs” (So 1:1). Like Psalms, it’s a book of lyrics; but while every psalm’s beginning and end is clearly marked, Song of Solomon doesn’t give us this level of clarity.
- The key to understanding Song of Solomon comes at the end. This feature appears in other wisdom compositions in the Old Testament. For example, at the end of Ecclesiastes, the author finally puts everything that preceded in its proper perspective: “The end of the matter; all has been heard.
- The Song of Solomon describes both marriage and God’s relationship with His people. The Song of Solomon is not just about commitment and intimacy in the context of marriage; it also speaks to the type of relationship that the Lord desires to have with His people.
- The Song of Solomon abounds in figurative language. Poetry employs the artistic use of language more than standard narrative or prose. Figurative expressions in another language and from an ancient culture may not correspond exactly to our own cultural and linguistic context.
- Only 185? Well …
- All The (Non-Psalm) Songs in The Bible, in Order
- Other Songs The Bible Mentions
You may read through these and notice a few songs missing: the Magnificat, Hannah’s prayer, etc. I left them out because I wanted to list the pieces that are explicitly called songs (or kinds of songs). It may very well be that Samson sang his poem about the donkey’s jawbone in Judges 15:16… … but he also may have just put together a witty little p...
The song of Moses and Miriam
(Exodus 15:1–18, 21) The first song in the Bible happens after one of its greatest miracles. God parts the Red Sea, allowing the children of Israel to cross on dry ground, escaping Pharaoh’s army. When the Egyptians pursue them, God shuts the sea over them, washing away chariots and horsemen. Then Moses leads the men in a song of praise to God, while Miriam leads the women in the chorus:
The song of wells in the wilderness
(Nu 21:17–18) As Israel wanders through the wilderness in the book of Numbers, they come to a place called Beer. “Beer” is Hebrew for “well,” and (surprise, surprise) there’s a big well there where the whole nation refills its water supply. It’s a pretty happy occasion, and the Israelites break into song:
Song of Moses and Joshua
(Deuteronomy 31:19–22, 30, 32:1–43) Int he book of Deuteronomy, Moses recommissions the nation of Israel to love and obey the Lord when they enter the promised land. He lays down the law, appoints Joshua as the new leader, and makes the people swear their allegiance to their God. Then Moses sums it all up in a song, which he and Joshua teach to the people. It’s a covenant song of God’s faithfulness: He is the righteous Rock of Israel. The song reminds Israel of the the Lord’s blessings, and w...
In addition to all these, the Bible alludes to more songs without including the lyrics: 1. Solomon wrote 1,005 songs (1 Ki 4:32). The Bible doesn’t record them all, but we have a good idea which one Solomon thought was best: the Song of all Songs(Sol 1:1). 2. When king Hezekiah repairs the temple, the trumpeters kick off a song to the Lord (2 Ch 29...
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Of the 1,005 songs composed by Solomon (1 Kings 4:32) this was his “song of songs” (1:1). Jewish tradition says that Solomon wrote the song in his youth, the book of Proverbs in his middle years, and Ecclesiastes during his final years.
This summary of the book of Song of Solomon provides information about the title, author (s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Song of Solomon.
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Mar 6, 2019 · The Song of Songs, sometimes called the Song of Solomon, is one of two books in the Bible that do not mention God. The other is the book of Esther. King Solomon is generally acknowledged as the author, though some scholars say that is uncertain.
