Song of Songs (also called Song of Solomon) is a poetic and passionate celebration of love, desire, and covenantal union. Traditionally attributed to Solomon, it explores the intimacy between a bride and bridegroom—seen by many as a metaphor for the love between God and His people, or Christ and the Church. These 20 verses highlight the beauty, depth, and sacredness of marital and spiritual love.
1. Song of Songs 1:2
“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than wine.”
Love that is intoxicating, joyful, and deeply desired.
2. Song of Songs 1:4
“Draw me after you; let us run. The king has brought me into his chambers.”
A longing for intimate pursuit and union.
3. Song of Songs 1:15
“Behold, you are beautiful, my love; behold, you are beautiful; your eyes are doves.”
Words of gentle admiration and affectionate praise.
4. Song of Songs 2:1
“I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.”
A declaration of identity and delicate beauty.
5. Song of Songs 2:4
“He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.”
A picture of public delight and protective affection.
6. Song of Songs 2:7
“Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.”
Love is sacred—timing matters. Passion must be stewarded wisely.
7. Song of Songs 2:10
“Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away…”
A tender call to shared journey and companionship.
8. Song of Songs 2:15
“Catch the foxes for us… that spoil the vineyards…”
Even small things—distractions, sins, fears—can disrupt intimacy.
9. Song of Songs 3:1
“On my bed by night I sought him whom my soul loves…”
Love includes longing, seeking, and perseverance.
10. Song of Songs 3:4
“I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go…”
Love that is committed and unrelenting.
11. Song of Songs 4:7
“You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.”
A vision of flawless love and total acceptance.
12. Song of Songs 4:9
“You have captivated my heart… with one glance of your eyes…”
The power of one look, one moment, one connection.
13. Song of Songs 5:16
“This is my beloved and this is my friend…”
True love is rooted in friendship, not just romance.
14. Song of Songs 6:3
“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine…”
A profound statement of mutual belonging and covenant identity.
15. Song of Songs 7:10
“I am my beloved’s, and his desire is for me.”
Delight, not duty, marks covenant love.
16. Song of Songs 8:6
“Set me as a seal upon your heart… for love is strong as death…”
Love is eternal, exclusive, and unbreakable.
17. Song of Songs 8:7
“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it.”
True love is enduring, resilient, and divine.
18. Song of Songs 8:10
“Then I was in his eyes as one who finds peace.”
Security and rest are the fruit of faithful love.
19. Song of Songs 8:14
“Make haste, my beloved…”
Even in fulfillment, there is longing for deeper presence.
20. Song of Songs – Summary Verse
Throughout: “My beloved”
Repeated more than 20 times, reminding us that love is personal, possessive, and cherished.
Conclusion: Love Is Holy, Passionate, and Enduring
Song of Songs reminds us that love is not merely a feeling but a sacred covenant—passionate, pure, and purposeful. Whether read as a celebration of marital intimacy or a poetic metaphor for God’s relentless love, these verses echo through time:
“I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.”
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