Book of Song of Solomon
song of solomon in the Bible encompasses the believer's communion with God through devotion and spiritual practice.
8
Chapters
117
Verses
1
Cross-Refs
Quick Facts
- Author
- Solomon
- Date Written
- c. 965 BC
- Category
- Poetry / Wisdom
- Chapters
- 8
- Verses
- 117
- Testament
- Old Testament
About the Book of Song of Solomon
The Song of Solomon is distinctive within the biblical canon as a lengthy poetic celebration of romantic love shared between a bridegroom and his bride. Some readers have found its inclusion puzzling due to the absence of explicit references to God’s name, legal commands, prophetic messages, or systematic theology. Nevertheless, this book was highly esteemed by Rabbi Akiva, who called it the 'Holy of Holies' among the sacred writings, and the church has cherished it for thousands of years as a profound revelation of both rightly ordered human love and a typological portrayal of divine love. The Song affirms that deep affection and desire between husband and wife are not only allowed but joyfully honored, as a divine gift woven into the fabric of creation from the very beginning.
Read the full Song of Solomon study guide →Famous Verses
“His banner over me was love.”
Song of Solomon 2:4
“Love is strong as death.”
Song of Solomon 8:6
“My beloved is mine, and I am his.”
Song of Solomon 2:16