Song of Solomon | Chapter Summaries + Study QuestionsSample

SONG OF SOLOMON 1

THE BRIDEGROOM AND HIS BRIDE DELIGHT IN EACH OTHER

Song of Solomon (or Song of Songs) is an epic love story, written about a passionate young couple about to be married. Although the title of this book is often referred to as Song of Solomon or the Song of Songs, it is unknown whether Solomon is the author of the song, a person within the song, or if it was simply written during the reign of Solomon.

In the opening chapter, the woman is referenced as the bride, and she confesses her love to her future husband. She starts the book by saying “Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!” (SOS 1:1 ESV). And describes his love as better than wine.

Besides the man and the woman, the other voices in this book are referenced as “others” or “friends.” These friends respond to the couple in support of the relationship, rejoicing in their love for each other.

The woman acknowledges that her skin is darker than others because she has been in the sun working in the vineyard. The man responds by telling her that she is the most beautiful among women.

STUDY QUESTIONS

• How does this book reveal God’s design for love and intimacy as something good and worth celebrating?
• How does the woman describe her skin in Song of Solomon 1:6? How does the man describe her in 1:8 and 1:15-16?