The Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon
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שִׁיר הַשִּׁירִים (Shir HaShirim — "Song of Songs") — Poetry and wisdom for life with God
| Chapters | Chiasms | Intertextuality | Trajectories | Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Theme: Love poetry—the beauty of marital love as a picture of Christ and His bride.
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Major Chiastic Structures
Literary patterns revealing theological emphasis
| Chiasm | Span | Center/Turning Point |
|---|---|---|
| Song of Solomon 1:1 - 5 | 1:1-5 | perfume, name, perfume poured out (3) |
| Song of Solomon 2:1 - 7 | 2:1-7 | banner, love (4) |
| Song of Solomon 2:10 - 13 | 2:10-13 | v. 11 |
| Song of Solomon 3:4 - 11 | 3:4-11 | vv. 6-9 |
| Song of Solomon 4:10 - 12 | 4:10-12 | my sister, my bride!, fragrance (10-12) |
Trajectory Tables
Typological studies tracing themes to Christ
| # | Trajectory | What It Traces |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Marriage — Christ and His Bride | The one-flesh union built in Eden, disclosed by Paul as a great mystery about Christ and His church. |