8:13-14 - The Me I want to be Scripture Text: Song of Solomon 8:13-14 verses 13-14 Some of the translations have this stronger than others about coming away with me. She is saying come with me, we will leave the friends and companions and we will spend time together. Notice how she refers to her breasts as “spice-laden mountains” or “mountains of … [Read more...] about Confidence
Archives for June 2010
You are Successful
8:8-12 - Give Us Some Advice Scripture Text: Song of Solomon 8:8-12 verses 8-12 Dr Glickman has a book coming out in the spring of 2010 that has some very good insights on this section. For now, I’ll provide some insights. The other women see that she has a great relationship and are now looking for some advice. The little sister with no … [Read more...] about You are Successful
Together Forever?
8:5-7 - Love, Jealousy, Death Scripture Text: Song of Solomon 8:5-7 verses 5-7 ‘Leaning on her lover’ You have probably seen this where the girl is walking with her arm around the guy, leaning over against him. If he wasn’t there to hold her up she would simply fall down. She is totally in love, totally trusting the guy. The next part of … [Read more...] about Together Forever?
Warning or Instruction
8:3-4 - When the time is right, go for it Scripture Text: Song of Solomon 8:3-4 verses 3-4 Verse three is a repeat of a verse that is in chapter 2, verse 6. Again this verse could be her describing what they are doing, or what she wishes they were doing. She isn’t talking directly to him in these verses. This is what she is thinking or what she … [Read more...] about Warning or Instruction
Teasing in a Good Way
8:1-2 - This Only works well if you plan to deliver Scripture Text: Song of Solomon 8:1-2 verses 1-2 At first this seemed strange to me. Why would she compare him to her brothers? Then I realized she is painting an image. They are on their way to the countryside. She is promising to do things with him sexually that they have done and he … [Read more...] about Teasing in a Good Way
