Question 1

What does “let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth” mean in this passage?

Accepted Answer

This line is spoken by the bride and shows a deep longing for closeness and fellowship. She is not talking about a casual or distant relationship, but about real nearness. Read as a picture of Christ and His people, it shows the church or a believing soul asking for a fresh sense of Christ’s love and truth, not just heard from afar but felt personally. The “kisses” point to clear, sweet, comforting expressions of His love that reach the heart and bring joy and assurance.

Question 2

What does “thy love is better than wine” teach about the bridegroom’s love?

Accepted Answer

When the bride says, “thy love is better than wine,” she is saying that his love gives more joy, comfort, and refreshment than any rich drink or earthly pleasure. Wine was seen as something that makes the heart glad, yet she puts his love above it. Applied to Christ and His people, this means His love is pure, lasting, and satisfying in a way nothing in this world can match. It lifts the heart, steadies the soul, and remains good even when other joys fade.

Question 3

Why is the bride’s description of herself as “I am black, but comely” important?

Accepted Answer

The bride says, “I am black, but comely,” to admit both her lowliness and her beauty. She compares herself to dark tents of Kedar and rich curtains of Solomon. Her darkness comes from the sun beating on her as she worked and suffered, and it also hints at sin, weakness, and hard trials. Yet she is still lovely in the eyes of the king. Read spiritually, this shows how believers can be very aware of their sin and troubles, yet made beautiful by grace and loved by Christ.

Question 4

What is meant by “draw me, we will run after thee” in Song of Songs 1?

Accepted Answer

“Draw me, we will run after thee” shows that the bride knows she cannot come on her own. She asks the king to draw her first, and then promises a ready response. Spiritually, this reflects how a believer depends on God to stir the heart, open the eyes, and pull them closer. Once God draws, the right answer is to run after Him in love and obedience. The shift from “me” to “we” also hints that when one is drawn, others are often stirred to follow as well.

Question 5

What does it mean that “the king hath brought me into his chambers”?

Accepted Answer

When the bride says, “the king hath brought me into his chambers,” she is speaking of being taken into the private rooms of the king, a place of honor, safety, and closeness. Spiritually, this points to the Lord bringing His people into deeper fellowship with Himself, into joys and comforts that the world does not see or understand. It is an answer to her prayer to be drawn. In those “chambers” there is gladness, praise, and a fresh remembering of His love above all else.

Question 6

Why does the bride ask others not to look at her because she is blackened by the sun?

Accepted Answer

The bride says, “Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me,” to explain that her darkened skin comes from hard labor and exposure. Her mother’s children put her to work in the vineyards, so she was worn out and neglected her own vineyard. Spiritually, this pictures a believer who has faced harsh treatment, heavy duties, and even their own failures. She asks not to be judged only by outward marks of trouble, but to be seen as the king sees her.

Question 7

Who are the “virgins” that love the bridegroom because of his name and ointments?

Accepted Answer

The “virgins” who love the bridegroom are those who are pure and set apart, pictured as young women drawn to him. They love him because of the “savour” of his good ointments and because his name is like ointment poured out, rich and pleasing. Read spiritually, they represent sincere believers who are attracted by the grace, kindness, and goodness of Christ. His character, His works, and even the sound of His name are sweet to them, so they gladly love and follow Him.

Question 8

What is the meaning of the strong love images like myrrh, spikenard, and Engedi in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

The bride uses rich images from perfumes and gardens. She says her spikenard gives off a sweet smell when the king sits at his table. She calls her beloved a bundle of myrrh resting close to her and a cluster from the vineyards of Engedi, a well-watered place. These pictures show how precious and comforting the beloved is to her, always near and giving joy. Spiritually, they point to how Christ’s presence, remembered and held close in the heart, brings a steady, quiet sweetness to a believer’s life.

Question 9

How can the love between the bride and the king apply to a believer’s walk with Christ today?

Accepted Answer

This chapter can guide how a believer thinks about life with Christ. The bride’s longing invites us to seek real closeness, not a distant belief. Her words “draw me” teach us to pray for God to stir our hearts. Saying “thy love is better than wine” reminds us to value His love above every other joy. Admitting, “I am black, but comely,” helps us be honest about sin and weakness while resting in grace. Her joy in the king’s chambers shows the deep peace found in time alone with Him.

Song of Solomon 1:1

The song of songs, which is Solomon’s.

The Bride Confesses Her Love

The Young Shulammite Bride and Jerusalem’s Daughters

Solomon, the Lover, Speaks

The Bride Confesses Her Love

The Young Shulammite Bride and Jerusalem’s Daughters

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The song of songs, which is Solomon’s.

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