Thought I would put up a few more things I found interesting in Chapter 2 of Song of Solomon.
There is so many beautiful paralells to be seen in this book!
The Shulamite:
Son 2:1 I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.
The rose of Sharon here is not the one we are familiar with that stems from China. In Bible times it is more than likely referring to a flower from a Bulb.. such as a lily or a crocus. I personally like the image of it being a lily since that is a persistant theme throughout the Song of Solomon. The fact that it was a bulb too, makes it even more beautiful. Just think. Everything that is needed to have such a beautiful flower, is already contained in the bulb. All it has to do is have some sun and water.. and you have a georgoes bloom. So too, is the shulamite.. or the bride of Christ. Holy Spirit is placed within the shells or "outergarments" of our flesh. That bulb, that is placed within us blossums and grows into a replica of Jesus,.. to create the beautiful flower his bride.
The Beloved:
Son 2:2 As a lily among brambles, so is my love among the young women.
The contrast is taken even further by Jesus. A lily, clothed in beauty, in contrast to thorns and brambles. Most images of thorns and brambles in the Bible is not used in any flattering manner. In Bible times the Bramble was used for fuel.. something to be burnt up and consumed... or used as a hedge. So here we have Jesus Bride a lily lovely, fair, and beautiful. Unlike the other daughters, who are prickly and undesirable because they do not relfect the "bulb" Jesus.
The Shulamite:
Son 2:3 As an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men.
With great delight I sat in his shadow, and his fruit was sweet to my taste,Now the Bride says to her Lord how refreshing he is for her. He is as an apple tree among just ordinary trees. He restores and protects her, and place of conceilment for her. His shade delights her and fills her with admiration and love.
The fruit (food and love) he provides not only nourishs her, but endulges her taste buds, bringing her much pleasure.The apple mentioned here, more than likely refers to an apricot instead of the small bitter apples of Bible times. Puts forth a nice image doesn't it, the bride enjoying the eating of a soft, delightful apricot!.
Also that she calls him an apple tree can show that he is her focus or "apple of her eye".. that tiny reflection of an image we see in someone's eye. Yet he is not just the apple but the whole tree. The bride is consumed by Christ. Not just because he blesses her with so much fruit (love and assurance) but because of the strength of his branches, the refreshement of his shade. He gives her EVERYTHING she needs.. and she is overflowing from within in the abundence of his love.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Song of Solomon
I have been reading the Song of Solomon. And would like to share with you some of the things the Holy Spirit and companions, has helped me learn.The Song of Solomon is a love song between Jesus and his Bride. It is his secret message to her and her to him. It was put there for the Bride to understand the relationship that she will have with her Groom. That being said I thought I would go through the first chapter. But First throw out everything you have been taught about the book, and look at it with fresh eyes.
Son 1:1 The song of songs, which is Solomon's. Son 1:2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.Son 1:3 Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
Here the Beloved pictures the King Jesus. His love comes in the form of wine, or his blood. In verse three the ointment that is poured out is His name.. or the taking of his name,.. by his bride.. her inheritance. She follows her master to the same end, or death... to her reuniteing with her beloved.
Son 1:4 Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee. Son 1:5 I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
She is taken as a firstfruit from the daughters of Jerusalem. He is taken into the Beloved's chamber,.. behind the curtain of Solomon. The dividing wall of Hostility is removed and she is finally able to be joined to her beloved.
Son 1:6 Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother's children were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.
She is of dark skin because she has been misused by her brothers. They do not appreciate her beauty and have worked her in their vinyards instead of her own vinyard (garden).
(to her Beloved)
Son 1:7 Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions?
She is searching for her love. She wants to go his tent and reside with him.(the Beloved) (Jesus)
Son 1:8 If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents.
Jesus tell the bride to "sit and Wait'.. to be patient. To feed my little sheep... until I come for you.
Son 1:9 I have compared thee, O my love, to a company of horses in Pharaoh's chariots. Son 1:10 Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold.
She is adorned with beauty..
(the Daughters of Jerusalem)
(the Brides friends and companions.. perhaps the other part of the Body of Christ)
Son 1:11 We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver.
The Body decorates the Bride with adorments in preparation for her uniting with the Beloved.
The Shulamite(the Bride)
Son 1:12 While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.
The King, Jesus is on his throne.. The Bride's scent (genuine Nard) is an annointing oil.. Part of the spices used to prepare the body of Christ before his burial. So The bride is aromatic to the Groom for she sends for her scent to Jesus, and he know that she is his.. (part of the body).
Son 1:13 A bundle of myrrh is my well beloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.Myrrh, is also used in anointing oil.
He(Jesus) will lie on her Breasts.. they will be united in love, and togetherness.
Son 1:14 My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi.
(Camphire is Henna Blooms) The Henna Blooms are white.. The fruit is red. So we can see the connection to the blood and body(white robes) of Christ. Also the vineyards of En Gedi. The ancient name for En Gedi is the "pruneing of the Palms."
There is very interesting things about this place. It was an oasis in a dessert, west of the Dead sea. It had "fresh water" spring bubbling forth from a rock cliff. So Jesus is the Rock that springs forth 'living water" an oasis. Also the Palm tree branches are very prominate in the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and as images in New Jeruselam. (the Temple of Solomon). It is also of note that it is called the "vineyards" of Engedi. So the wine(blood) is the living water.. The holy spirit.
Son 1:15 Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes.
The Dove has a prominant image here. The Holy Spirit is expressed as a dove. Also the Dove came down at Jesus annointing. So the Fact the Beloved has Dove eyes is very fitting!
Son 1:16 Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green.Son 1:17 The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.The Bed is green.
This reminded me of the brides Mother ( the earth). So they lay (or unite) on a bed of green. Also. The beams of their house is cedar ( of Lebanon). It was used prominately in the building of the Temple. Also used in the Building the "couch" of solomon. Which later in the book carries the "beloved".
Well, friends.. This is what I got from the first chapter.. I have been eager to share this with all of you. I hope that the beauty of our Fathers word brings you as much Joy has it has to me. Please share with me your thoughts and comments.My love to all of you!
Son 1:1 The song of songs, which is Solomon's. Son 1:2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.Son 1:3 Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.
Here the Beloved pictures the King Jesus. His love comes in the form of wine, or his blood. In verse three the ointment that is poured out is His name.. or the taking of his name,.. by his bride.. her inheritance. She follows her master to the same end, or death... to her reuniteing with her beloved.
Son 1:4 Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee. Son 1:5 I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
She is taken as a firstfruit from the daughters of Jerusalem. He is taken into the Beloved's chamber,.. behind the curtain of Solomon. The dividing wall of Hostility is removed and she is finally able to be joined to her beloved.
Son 1:6 Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother's children were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.
She is of dark skin because she has been misused by her brothers. They do not appreciate her beauty and have worked her in their vinyards instead of her own vinyard (garden).
(to her Beloved)
Son 1:7 Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions?
She is searching for her love. She wants to go his tent and reside with him.(the Beloved) (Jesus)
Son 1:8 If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents.
Jesus tell the bride to "sit and Wait'.. to be patient. To feed my little sheep... until I come for you.
Son 1:9 I have compared thee, O my love, to a company of horses in Pharaoh's chariots. Son 1:10 Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold.
She is adorned with beauty..
(the Daughters of Jerusalem)
(the Brides friends and companions.. perhaps the other part of the Body of Christ)
Son 1:11 We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver.
The Body decorates the Bride with adorments in preparation for her uniting with the Beloved.
The Shulamite(the Bride)
Son 1:12 While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.
The King, Jesus is on his throne.. The Bride's scent (genuine Nard) is an annointing oil.. Part of the spices used to prepare the body of Christ before his burial. So The bride is aromatic to the Groom for she sends for her scent to Jesus, and he know that she is his.. (part of the body).
Son 1:13 A bundle of myrrh is my well beloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.Myrrh, is also used in anointing oil.
He(Jesus) will lie on her Breasts.. they will be united in love, and togetherness.
Son 1:14 My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi.
(Camphire is Henna Blooms) The Henna Blooms are white.. The fruit is red. So we can see the connection to the blood and body(white robes) of Christ. Also the vineyards of En Gedi. The ancient name for En Gedi is the "pruneing of the Palms."
There is very interesting things about this place. It was an oasis in a dessert, west of the Dead sea. It had "fresh water" spring bubbling forth from a rock cliff. So Jesus is the Rock that springs forth 'living water" an oasis. Also the Palm tree branches are very prominate in the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and as images in New Jeruselam. (the Temple of Solomon). It is also of note that it is called the "vineyards" of Engedi. So the wine(blood) is the living water.. The holy spirit.
Son 1:15 Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes.
The Dove has a prominant image here. The Holy Spirit is expressed as a dove. Also the Dove came down at Jesus annointing. So the Fact the Beloved has Dove eyes is very fitting!
Son 1:16 Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green.Son 1:17 The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.The Bed is green.
This reminded me of the brides Mother ( the earth). So they lay (or unite) on a bed of green. Also. The beams of their house is cedar ( of Lebanon). It was used prominately in the building of the Temple. Also used in the Building the "couch" of solomon. Which later in the book carries the "beloved".
Well, friends.. This is what I got from the first chapter.. I have been eager to share this with all of you. I hope that the beauty of our Fathers word brings you as much Joy has it has to me. Please share with me your thoughts and comments.My love to all of you!
Complete
Make my robe white
use your Rod of Shepherding
pull my heart in the right way
along the path you prepared
Do not fear reproof
do not fear exposing the dark
the light is more powerful
overcoming all hidden things
rejoice in your purification
rejoice in your cleansing
grasp hold of the son
and implant him
in your heart
until what is complete comes
until the call is sounded
be with us always
be with us now
he will not leave or forsake you
you have been chosen
before the founding of the world
to declare glad tidings
to the poor
amen
pinky toe
Lynn
In much faith, to all the Holy ones
use your Rod of Shepherding
pull my heart in the right way
along the path you prepared
Do not fear reproof
do not fear exposing the dark
the light is more powerful
overcoming all hidden things
rejoice in your purification
rejoice in your cleansing
grasp hold of the son
and implant him
in your heart
until what is complete comes
until the call is sounded
be with us always
be with us now
he will not leave or forsake you
you have been chosen
before the founding of the world
to declare glad tidings
to the poor
amen
pinky toe
Lynn
In much faith, to all the Holy ones
The death of Fear
In Christ we live
In death we gain
Our citizenship is from above
and in a twinkling we will be home
Be anxious over nothing
for his love throws fear outside
and the Darkness will not exist
with the light
Fear not the love you feel
enjoy it's beauty
swim in it's tides
see his Kingdom all around
touch his hand
observe his works
be in awe of all his good will
and build the bridge.
Our lives are laid at the foot of the path
to close the gap
to open the fountain
Father strengten us for the task
fill us with boldness and Spirit
let our mouths speak to your praise.
There is comfort in Christ
fellowship and mercy in the Spirit
But Love was all
is all
will be all
Father surpass our ability to love
give us more of you
fill our hearts with fullness
until we can no longer comprehend the feeling
and just float in spirit with you
amen
in love to all his children
be strong and do not be afraid
he has known us a very long time
and will not let us be snatched out of his hand
In death we gain
Our citizenship is from above
and in a twinkling we will be home
Be anxious over nothing
for his love throws fear outside
and the Darkness will not exist
with the light
Fear not the love you feel
enjoy it's beauty
swim in it's tides
see his Kingdom all around
touch his hand
observe his works
be in awe of all his good will
and build the bridge.
Our lives are laid at the foot of the path
to close the gap
to open the fountain
Father strengten us for the task
fill us with boldness and Spirit
let our mouths speak to your praise.
There is comfort in Christ
fellowship and mercy in the Spirit
But Love was all
is all
will be all
Father surpass our ability to love
give us more of you
fill our hearts with fullness
until we can no longer comprehend the feeling
and just float in spirit with you
amen
in love to all his children
be strong and do not be afraid
he has known us a very long time
and will not let us be snatched out of his hand
Signet Ring
Soften my heart
melt it down
build it up into your Son
Impress your seal
upon me now
and let my heart
reflect your light
Place the Word
between my eyes
let me see this world
through your sight
cast down the Devil
in my Soul
for I have been lead out of captivity
into your glorious arms.
Until the day
When the hazy outline is gone
carry me upon your wings
and let me soar
Pour upon me your spirit
With gifts and wonders
testify to me
I am your child
For I belong to you
and you alone
Beloved, Take us!
behind the curtain
perfect us
complete us
recieve us home to you.
Amen
Let us pray in much faith
to our God, through his savior
for we ask in his name
and we wait to recieve.
Pinky Toe
melt it down
build it up into your Son
Impress your seal
upon me now
and let my heart
reflect your light
Place the Word
between my eyes
let me see this world
through your sight
cast down the Devil
in my Soul
for I have been lead out of captivity
into your glorious arms.
Until the day
When the hazy outline is gone
carry me upon your wings
and let me soar
Pour upon me your spirit
With gifts and wonders
testify to me
I am your child
For I belong to you
and you alone
Beloved, Take us!
behind the curtain
perfect us
complete us
recieve us home to you.
Amen
Let us pray in much faith
to our God, through his savior
for we ask in his name
and we wait to recieve.
Pinky Toe
Zion's Song
Daughter of Zion
my Beloved
hear my call
open the door
upon the mountians
take your abode
let nations stream
to your home
Do not awaken love
before it's time
Do not stir love
until the call
Sound the trumpets
my brothers!
Declare his will
Awaken the Bride
recieve her home
Her path is narrow
and perils are by the sides
but her Lord grasps her hand
and leads the way
Praise Yah all you people
Praise Yah you heavens and earth
Holy Holy Holy is the Father of the Lamb
Good and great are all their ways!
They are love
we live in love
and reflect their love
The Kingdom
The covenant
our seal
A prayer in much Faith
Pinky Toe
my Beloved
hear my call
open the door
upon the mountians
take your abode
let nations stream
to your home
Do not awaken love
before it's time
Do not stir love
until the call
Sound the trumpets
my brothers!
Declare his will
Awaken the Bride
recieve her home
Her path is narrow
and perils are by the sides
but her Lord grasps her hand
and leads the way
Praise Yah all you people
Praise Yah you heavens and earth
Holy Holy Holy is the Father of the Lamb
Good and great are all their ways!
They are love
we live in love
and reflect their love
The Kingdom
The covenant
our seal
A prayer in much Faith
Pinky Toe
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