Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Song of Solomon 7-8

Through out this poem the bride speaks to those listening to her. She warns them not to awaken love too early. Is it the passion that she warns against? Or is the warning based on the need for maturity? Maybe the warning is based on the search for a groom that is self-controlled and mature enough to take on the responsibilities of marriage. It could also be a submission to God's timing; an allusion to waiting for the arrival of Messiah.
It took me about 8 minutes to read the end of this poem.
Stuart

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