ScriptureDepth's study of Song of Solomon 7
“How beautiful and how pleasant you are, love, for delights!”
Song of Solomon 7:6
The beloved speaks to her, acknowledging her beauty and pleasantness, which solidifies their mutual affection and desire in the intimate exchanges of this chapter.
What Song of Solomon 7 is about
The speaker admires the physical beauty of his beloved, stating, 'How beautiful are your feet in sandals, prince’s daughter!' (v. 1). He describes her rounded thighs and compares them to jewels, continuing with metaphors for her body and form, such as a round goblet and a heap of wheat (vv. 1-2). He speaks of her breasts as two fawns and describes her neck as an ivory tower (vv. 3-4). The speaker notes the captivating nature of her hair, stating that 'the king is held captive in its tresses' (v. 5). He expresses desire, saying he will climb the palm tree and enjoy her fruit (vv. 7-8). The beloved is invited to go out into the fields and vineyards to share love (vv. 11-12). The chapter concludes with the mention of mandrakes and various precious fruits, which the speaker has stored for his beloved (v. 13).
The beloved is offered love and abundance, with an invitation to enjoy shared experiences in nature.
Song of Solomon 7 at a glance
- Song of Solomon 7:1–2Praise for Physical Beauty
- Song of Solomon 7:3–4Descriptions of Her Form
- Song of Solomon 7:5–6Captivating Hair and Beauty
- Song of Solomon 7:7–9Desire and Invitation
- Song of Solomon 7:10–12Invitation to Togetherness
- Song of Solomon 7:13Offer of Love and Abundance
Key verse: Song of Solomon 7:6
One thing to notice
The speaker shifts from praise to desire in a distinct transition from vv. 9 to 10. The enjoyment of the woman's physical presence in 'like the best wine' leads directly to the declaration 'I am my beloved’s', marking a change from observation to intimacy.
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Chapter text
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Praise for Physical Beauty Song of Solomon 7:1–2
1Verse 1. How beautiful are your feet in sandals, prince’s daughter!Your rounded thighs are like jewels,the work of the hands of a skillful workman.2Verse 2. Your body is like a round goblet,no mixed wine is wanting.Your waist is like a heap of wheat,set about with lilies.
Descriptions of Her Form Song of Solomon 7:3–4
3Verse 3. Your two breasts are like two fawns,that are twins of a roe.4Verse 4. Your neck is like an ivory tower.Your eyes are like the pools in Heshbon by the gate of Bathrabbim.Your nose is like the tower of Lebanon which looks toward Damascus.
Captivating Hair and Beauty Song of Solomon 7:5–6
5Verse 5. Your head on you is like Carmel.The hair of your head like purple.The king is held captive in its tresses.6Verse 6. How beautiful and how pleasant you are,love, for delights!
Desire and Invitation Song of Solomon 7:7–9
7Verse 7. This, your stature, is like a palm tree,your breasts like its fruit.8Verse 8. I said, “I will climb up into the palm tree.I will take hold of its fruit.”Let your breasts be like clusters of the vine,the smell of your breath like apples,9Verse 9. Your mouth like the best wine,that goes down smoothly for my beloved,gliding through the lips of those who are asleep.
Invitation to Togetherness Song of Solomon 7:10–12
10Verse 10. I am my beloved’s.His desire is toward me.11Verse 11. Come, my beloved, let us go out into the field.Let us lodge in the villages.12Verse 12. Let’s go early up to the vineyards.Let’s see whether the vine has budded,its blossom is open,and the pomegranates are in flower.There I will give you my love.
Offer of Love and Abundance Song of Solomon 7:13
13Verse 13. The mandrakes produce fragrance.At our doors are all kinds of precious fruits, new and old,which I have stored up for you, my beloved.
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Main themes in Song of Solomon 7
romantic love
The chapter expresses romantic love through vivid physical descriptions and intimate invitations. In vv. 10-12, the beloved declares, 'I am my beloved’s. His desire is toward me,' indicating mutual affection. This love is further illustrated as she invites him to explore nature together, seeking closeness and connection. The language used throughout conveys deep emotional and physical desire.
admiration
In this chapter, admiration is expressed through detailed descriptions of the beloved's physical beauty. In verse 1, the speaker praises her 'feet in sandals' and 'rounded thighs,' revealing deep appreciation for her form. Verse 4 presents vivid imagery with her neck described as 'like an ivory tower,' showing a focus on her elegance and allure. This admiration serves to enhance the intimacy shared between the lovers.
unity
Unity is portrayed through the mutual expressions of love and the shared experiences of the couple. In v. 11, she invites her beloved to join her in the fields and villages, emphasizing togetherness. This theme of unity is further evident in vv. 12-13, where she speaks of her love and the 'precious fruits' she has stored up for him, indicating a shared life and connection between the lovers.
beauty
Beauty is a prominent theme as the speaker lavishes praise on his beloved’s physical features. In vv. 3-4, he compares her breasts to 'two fawns' and her neck to 'an ivory tower,' creating a vivid image of her allure. The focus on her beauty continues with detailed descriptions, such as in v. 5, where her hair captivates, reinforcing the aesthetic appreciation throughout the chapter.
Chapter outline
How Song of Solomon 7 unfolds
Song of Solomon 7:1–2 Praise for Physical Beauty
The speaker praises the beloved’s feet and thighs, calling them ‘beautiful’ and comparing them to ‘jewels’ and ‘skillful workman’ (vv. 1-2). This admiration highlights her physical beauty.
Song of Solomon 7:3–4 Descriptions of Her Form
Descriptions of the beloved’s form continue with her breasts likened to ‘two fawns’ and her neck to an ‘ivory tower’ (vv. 3-4). These vivid comparisons detail her graceful features.
Song of Solomon 7:5–6 Captivating Hair and Beauty
The speaker marvels at the beloved’s hair, likening it to ‘Carmel’ and noting that ‘the king is held captive in its tresses’ (vv. 5-6). This highlights the captivating nature of her beauty.
Song of Solomon 7:7–9 Desire and Invitation
The speaker expresses desire using imagery of a palm tree and vine, stating, ‘I will climb up into the palm tree’ (vv. 7-9). This reveals a longing for closeness and intimacy.
Song of Solomon 7:10–12 Invitation to Togetherness
The beloved expresses her commitment, saying, 'Come, my beloved, let us go out into the field' (v. 10), inviting her partner to explore the nature of their relationship and enjoy its beauty together.
Song of Solomon 7:13 Offer of Love and Abundance
The beloved invites her partner to enjoy ‘mandrakes’ and ‘precious fruits’ (v. 13) that she has stored up for him, offering a gesture of love and abundance in their relationship.
Key verses
Song of Solomon 7:6The beloved speaks to her, acknowledging her beauty and pleasantness, which solidifies their mutual affection and desire in the intimate exchanges of this chapter.
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Study questions
Questions for studying Song of Solomon 7
- observeIn v6, what does the beloved mean by calling her 'delights'?
- observeWhat imagery is used in v8 to describe the beloved's 'fruit'?
- interpretThe phrase 'the king is held captive' in v5: what does this suggest about their relationship?
- interpretIn v10, when the beloved says, 'I am my beloved’s,' what deeper commitment is being expressed?
- applyHow do you express your love when you invite someone to 'go out into the field' (v11)?
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Cross-references
Passages that echo Song of Solomon 7
- Song of Solomon 4Song of Solomon 7:6 and Song of Solomon 4:10Both praise beauty: Song of Solomon 7:6 expresses admiration for love's beauty, while Song of Solomon 4:10 celebrates love better than wine.
- Song of Solomon 2Song of Solomon 7:12 and Song of Solomon 2:15Both mention vineyards: Song of Solomon 7:12 invites to the vineyards, while Song of Solomon 2:15 warns of foxes in the vineyards.
- Psalm 45Song of Solomon 7:10 and Psalm 45:11Both emphasize beauty: Song of Solomon 7:10 states, 'I am my beloved’s', while Psalm 45:11 expresses the king's desire for beauty.
- Song of Solomon 1Song of Solomon 7:6 and Song of Solomon 1:15Both affirm beauty: Song of Solomon 7:6 praises love's beauty, while Song of Solomon 1:15 declares, 'you are beautiful, my love'.
- Song of Solomon 6Song of Solomon 7:10 and Song of Solomon 6:3Both assert possession: Song of Solomon 7:10 states, 'I am my beloved’s', while Song of Solomon 6:3 shares a similar claim.
- Song of Solomon 5Song of Solomon 7:9 and Song of Solomon 5:16Both describe sweetness: Song of Solomon 7:9 likens mouth to the best wine, while Song of Solomon 5:16 calls his mouth sweetness.
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