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Song of Songs... Purpose?
fe32k:
Hey Everyone. I haven't posted or read threads on here for a long time. Been busy reading emails and responses from Ray. Im all done now so hopefully my question is not a dupe and I am pretty sure it has never been referenced in any emails to Ray (That I know of or can remember).
But has anyone here ever read the 'Song of Songs?' Why is it so explicit in it's language? There is absolutely no mention of God, so is it an allegory of some type? It has definitely been debated whether it even belongs in biblical canon. The following scripture just echoes in my mind when thinking of this...
2Timothy 316-17
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
How is this entire book able to furnish us unto all good works? Instruct us in righteousness? ... etc. Any comments are welcome.
God be with you all,
Roy
sonofone:
I have to admit that I am not well versed on this particular book.I did have some thoughts on it for whatever it's worth. I always thought of it as a love poem from God to us. I remember a statement that God would often speak to my spirit years ago. He would say to me rehearse to poetry,and sometimes state that I do not rehearse the poetry. I know this might sound strange or even off your original post,but I think it applies. I understood that to mean that God, has literally written us a love poem through this book, detailing his love for us. David once asked God, who art man that thou art mindful of us? This to me is somewhat of a response to that question. Also keep in mind that the book of Esther does not mention God but this also is am extraordinary book. I hope this helps in some small way.
LittleBear:
The Song of Songs is very much an allegory.
Song of Songs, (just like the Holy of Holies which is above and higher than any other holy place) is the the highest, most glorious song mankind can ever sing, and is sent down from the heart of God to His elect.
The Beloved represents Jesus, the Shepherd.
The Shulamite represents the Elect.
King Solomon represents the carnal church, the world.
The Beloved draws the Shulamite to Himself. She sees how lovely He is and her heart longs for Him. But the king sees her and wants her for himself and takes her to his chambers. He offers her all sorts of riches, ornaments, but her heart longs for her Shepherd. All the while she is in the palace, she talks about her Beloved. The Shepherd comes after her to the king's palace and beseeches her to return to Him.
Some people teach that Solomon is a type of Christ. But he never can be because He ended up running after false gods and turning away from the one true God.
I'm sure others can explain this better than I can, but this is how I understand it.
Ursula
insanezenmistress:
cant the Lord sing a love song to his beloved?
Is not Israel the Lord's daughter and Wife? And the Church Jesus Bride? If ya looked at it three steps beyond a sex manaul, and read the spiritaul meaning of the expressions of lvoe and adoration, tha tbook tells the same story as the rest of the Bible.
God loves us, He adorned us, and showed himself to us, and will nto force himself on us.....The books speaks of Gods paitience with our stubbornness and carnality........what will we not even get out of bed to meet him, ah............i jsut listened to this boook today..........it makes me cry every time............i see it as a Faithfull Husband loving and not charging his wife with adultery, but waiting for her to want to love him. And its abotu her regret and renewal of her genuine love for Him.
well thats my take..........screw the theologians i liek my take better . lmao.
Justine.
Redbird:
To me, this is a lovely book, which speaks of a sacred spiritual marriage.
Lisa
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