Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

This line is the voice of the bride, speaking as someone who deeply loves her beloved and wants to be very close to him. Spiritually, it pictures the church, or a believing soul, longing for a clear, personal sense of Christ’s love. The “kisses” point to near, warm fellowship and to living words from him that bring comfort and peace. It is not about physical passion alone, but about wanting Christ to make his love felt in the heart, to assure, forgive, and draw the believer nearer to himself.

Question 2

Why is “thy love is better than wine” such an important phrase here?

Accepted Answer

When the bride says, “thy love is better than wine,” she is comparing her beloved’s love to the best pleasures people know. Wine stood for joy, celebration, and earthly comfort. She is saying his love brings a deeper, purer joy than any of those things. Spiritually, this shows how the love of Christ satisfies the heart more than any worldly delight. His love is steady, clean, and uplifting, while other joys fade or can harm when taken too far. His love refreshes the soul without regret.

Question 3

What does it mean that “thy name is as ointment poured forth”?

Accepted Answer

In the ancient world, rich ointments were precious, fragrant oils used for healing, honor, and joy. When the bride says, “thy name is as ointment poured forth,” she means that who he is, and all that his name stands for, is like a sweet, healing smell that spreads out and draws people. Spiritually, this speaks of Christ’s grace and goodness. Thinking about him, speaking his name, and hearing about his works brings comfort and delight. That is why “the virgins,” those who are pure in heart, love him.

Question 4

Why does the bride say, “Draw me, we will run after thee”?

Accepted Answer

“Draw me, we will run after thee” shows that the bride knows she cannot come to her beloved by her own strength. She asks him to pull her closer, and then promises a quick, eager response. Spiritually, this pictures how a believer depends on God’s grace to even begin to seek Christ. When he draws, the heart wakes up and wants to follow. The “we” hints that her faith is not just private; as she is drawn, others are encouraged to run after him too, with energy and joy.

Question 5

What are the “king’s chambers” that the bride is brought into?

Accepted Answer

The “king’s chambers” are the private rooms where the king brings his bride. It is a picture of being received with honor and love into his closest presence. Spiritually, this points to the hidden joys of fellowship with Christ that the world does not see. When she says the king has brought her in, she is saying she has been welcomed and made near, not kept at a distance. There, she and others rejoice in him and remember his love more than wine, finding quiet, inner joy with him.

Question 6

What does “I am black, but comely” mean in this passage?

Accepted Answer

When the bride says, “I am black, but comely,” she admits she is dark like the tents of Kedar, yet still beautiful like Solomon’s curtains. The “black” points to hardship, sin, and the marks of suffering, like skin darkened by the hot sun. “Comely” means lovely and accepted. Spiritually, this shows how the church confesses her spots and failings, yet knows she is made fair by grace. She is not denying her weakness, but trusting that her beloved still sees beauty in her through his favor.

Question 7

Why does the bride ask others not to look at her because she is black?

Accepted Answer

She says, “Look not upon me, because I am black,” because she knows her outward state looks rough and worn. The sun has burned her, and her mother’s children have treated her harshly, making her keep their vineyards while she neglected her own. Spiritually, this can picture how believers may be looked down on for their troubles, sins, or low position. She is asking people not to judge her only by what they see outside, but to see that, in spite of all this, she is loved and owned by her beloved.

Question 8

What does “my own vineyard have I not kept” tell us about her condition?

Accepted Answer

“My own vineyard have I not kept” is a sad confession. She has been so busy watching over others’ vineyards that she has neglected her own. In picture language, her “vineyard” is her own soul and spiritual life. Spiritually, this shows how a believer can be drawn away, either by pressure from others or by sin and carelessness, and fail to watch over their walk with God. She feels this neglect and is grieved by it, which is why she turns back to the one her soul loves for help.

Question 9

Who is “thou whom my soul loveth,” and why does she ask about his flock?

Accepted Answer

“Thou whom my soul loveth” is the one person her heart is set on. In the story it is her beloved; spiritually it points to Christ. She asks where he feeds and where he makes his flock rest at noon because she wants to be near him, where he cares for and protects his people. She does not want to wander like a stranger among the flocks of his companions, who may teach their own ideas. She is asking for clear guidance so she can stay close to him and his true care.

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The song of songs, which is Solomon’s.

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