Love That Lasts
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Song of Songs, also called Song of Solomon, is traditionally connected to King Solomon. His name appears throughout the book, and the opening verse calls it “Solomon’s Song of Songs.” Some understand Solomon to be the author, while others believe it may have been written in the style or wisdom tradition associated with him.
Solomon was the son of King David and was known throughout Israel for his wisdom, wealth, and influence.
If Solomon wrote the book, it would date to around the tenth century BC, during the time of Israel’s united kingdom. Song of Songs is part of the Bible’s Wisdom Literature, alongside books like Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
Song of Songs is found in the Old Testament, between Ecclesiastes and Isaiah. It is a short book consisting of eight chapters.
Song of Songs gives us a picture of romantic love through attraction, longing, conflict, reconciliation, and commitment. Instead of simply giving instructions about relationships, it lets us see love unfold through the experiences of two people.
Throughout the book, we see that love is powerful, but it also needs wisdom. Attraction matters, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Timing matters. How we handle conflict matters. And lasting love requires more than strong feelings. It requires commitment.
Some of the big themes you’ll find throughout the book are:
- Attraction and what shapes our desires
- Wisdom and patience in relationships
- Intimacy and vulnerability
- Conflict, repair, and emotional maturity
- Commitment and faithfulness
- Covenant love that can endure changing circumstances
Song of Songs reminds us that love is a good gift from God, but it is also something worth stewarding well. Love that lasts isn’t built on emotion alone. It’s strengthened and protected by wisdom.
Song of Songs can feel different from other books of the Bible because it is poetry. Its language is emotional, expressive, and sometimes surprisingly intimate. Rather than trying to turn every image into a hidden meaning, slow down and pay attention to what the poetry reveals about love and relationships.
- Notice what the couple values and admires in one another, including both attraction and character.
- Pay attention to the repeated reminders not to rush or “awaken love” before the right time.
- Watch what happens when distance and conflict enter the relationship, and how connection is pursued again.
- Notice how the language of love develops throughout the book, ultimately pointing toward commitment and covenant.
- Ask yourself, What would it look like for wisdom, not just emotion, to shape the way I love?
Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, Song of Songs has something to teach us about becoming people who love well. It shows us that lasting love isn’t something we simply find. It’s something we learn to build, protect, repair, and choose.
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