Scripture Text: Song of Solomon 8:4 (22a, page 188) Verse 4 I want you to promise me, O young women of Jerusalem, that you will surely arouse, you will surely awaken love when love pleases to awaken. Below are some selections from other versions verse 4 Oh, let me warn you, sisters in Jerusalem: Don't excite love, don't stir it … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Tease about When not If
Scripture Text: Song of Solomon 8:1-3 (22a, page 188) Verses 1-3 Oh that you were like a brother to me, who nursed at the breasts of my mother. Then if I found you outside, I would kiss you, And no one would scorn me. I would lead you to the house of my mother. You would instruct me. I would let you drink from the wine—the spice … [Read more...]
The twist in the Plan
Scripture Text: Song of Solomon 7:10-12 (22a, page 187) Verses 10-12 I am my beloved’s and his desire is for me. Come, my beloved. Let us go out into the countryside, let us spend the night among the henna blossoms. Let us rise early to the vineyards. Let us see if the vine has budded, its blossoms have opened, The pomegranates have … [Read more...]
Her plan seems to be working
Scripture Text: Song of Solomon 7:7-9 (22a, page 187) Verses 7-9 This – your stature—is like a palm tree, and your breasts are like clusters of fruit. I say, I will climb the palm tree I will take hold of its stalks of dates. May your breasts be like cluster of grapes and the fragrance of your breath like apples. And your mouth like … [Read more...]
From toe to head
Chapter Seven verses 1-6 How beautiful your sandaled feet, O prince's daughter! Your graceful legs are like jewels, the work of a craftsman's hands. Your navel is a rounded goblet that never lacks blended wine, your waist is a mound of wheat encircled by lilies. Your breasts are like two fawns, twins of a gazelle. Your neck is like an … [Read more...]
