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Song of Solomon Resources
Commentaries, Sermons, Illustrations, Devotionals
See Disclaimer & Caveat Regarding Resources on Prophetic Books
Updated June, 2010

Introduction: The discerning reader should be aware that many of the commentaries on Song of Solomon interpret this book allegorically. The "danger" is that allegory searches for a hidden spiritual meaning that transcends the literal sense of the sacred text. For example, the respected commentator Matthew Henry (1662-1714) states that the Song of Solomon "is an allegory" and goes on to add "that after the title of the book (Song of Solomon 1:1) we have Christ and His church, Christ and a believer, expressing their esteem for each other." This is not the literal, natural meaning but an allegorical interpretation which begs the question of whose "allegory" or hidden meaning is correct, a problem which is not faced when one interprets the text literally. Commentaries that take a predominantly allegorical approach to the Song of Solomon are not included in this list.

Song of Solomon
Commentary
Verse by Verse
This is a work in progress - please use onsite notes "as is"
or as they say in the business world "Caveat Emptor"!

Song of Songs - Introduction
Song of Songs - Interpretative Approach
Song of Songs - The Speakers
Song of Songs - The Timing
Song of Songs - An Outline
Song of Songs - Subtitles
Song of Songs - The Language
Song of Songs - Key Images and Key Words
Song of Songs - The Setting
Song of Songs - The Hebrew Language

Song of Songs - Commentary Notes

Song of Songs 1 Commentary
Song of Songs 2 Commentary
Song of Songs 3 Commentary
Song of Songs 4 Commentary
Song of Songs 5 Commentary
Song of Songs 6 Commentary
Song of Songs 7 Commentary
Song of Songs 8 Commentary

Bible.org Resources
Resources that Reference Song of Solomon
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Adam Clarke
Commentary
Clarke interprets the text literally.

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Lloyd Carr
Audio - 4 Introductory Lectures
Interesting

Song of Songs 1 Introduction

Song of Songs 2 Introduction

Song of Songs 3 Introduction

Song of Songs 4 Introduction

Thomas Constable
Expository Notes
Constable interprets the text literally

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Easy English Commentary
(Very interesting simple translation and comments)

Song of Songs: The Bible's Love Poem

Song of Songs: How to Love God with All Your Heart

Song of Songs: A Wonderful Song about Love

John Gill
Commentary
Not listed as his approach is not literal

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Dave Guzik
Song of Solomon Commentary
Generally Literalistic Approach - Recommended

Song of Solomon 1

Song of Solomon 2

Song of Solomon 3

Song of Solomon 4

Song of Solomon 5

Song of Solomon 6

Song of Solomon 7

Song of Solomon 8

Matthew Henry
Commentary
Not listed as his approach is not literal

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Jamieson, Fausset, Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory
on the Whole Bible

Not listed as his approach is not literal

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Keil & Delitzsch
Commentary on the Old Testament
Caveat: Approach not always literal

THE SONG OF SONGS

Miscellaneous Resources
Commentaries, Sermons, Devotionals

An Introduction to the Song of Songs
An Argument of the Song of Songs
Selected Bibliography of the Song of Songs

David Malick

The Song Of Songs - thoughtful comments on a difficult book to interpret

Arend Remmers

Tommy Nelson's series on Song of Solomon - 7 Minute intro on YouTube to give you a sampling of his teaching.

See also Tommy Nelson song of Solomon - Google Search - I have not personally listened to his series on Solomon but my son has and found it to be excellent preparation for his recent marriage.

Tommy Nelson

Discussion of the rise of allegorical interpretation - Included here because this has been a common approach to the interpretation of the Song.

Tony Garland
Analysis of Song of Solomon James Van Dine

Song of Solomon, Theology of -
"The allegorical method...lacks any external justification. The Song gives no indication that it should be read in any but a straightforward way. The discovery and publication of formally similar love poetry from modern Arabic literature as well as ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia signaled the end of the allegorical approach to the text, but left the church with a number of questions about the theological meaning of the Song. The Song serves an important canonical function with its explicit language of love. Allegorization in early times arose from the belief that such a subject was unsuitable for the Holy Scriptures."

Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology

Early and Medieval Jewish Interpretation of the Song of Songs -Grace Theological Journal 1.2 (Fall, 1981) 221-31 (or in PDF)

Weston Fields

Theology of Sexuality in the Song of Songs: Return to Eden," Andrews University Seminary Studies 27.1 (Spring 1989) 1-19 ( or in PDF)

Richard Davidson
The Song of Songs Donald E. Curtis
Theology of Sex -Recommended online book Grant Richison
Song of Solomon - Music to Live By
Song of Solomon - A Love Song and a Hymn
Ray Stedman
Song of Songs 4:1-7 - Oh you are beautiful my darling... Bible.org
The Poetical Books J. Hampton Keathley, III

All of the articles below are from Galaxie Software which has archived 1000's of excellent theological journals searchable online - the "catch" = you can only view the first page free - to view the entire article there is an annual fee (Note: I am not affiliated with Galaxie and receive no compensation for this posting)

Theological Journals
The Messianic Music of the Song of Songs: A Non-Allegorical Interpretation James M. Hamilton Jr
Guidelines for Understanding and Utilizing the Song of Songs Greg W. Parsons
The Message of the Song of Songs J. Paul Tanner
The Old Testament Love Songs And Their Use In The New Testament G. Lloyd Carr
The Song Of David’s Son: Interpreting The Song Of Solomon In The Light Of The Davidic Covenant Iain D. Campbell

NET BIBLE NOTES
Includes notes, pictures, hymns

Song 1 Commentary
Song 2 Commentary
Song 3 Commentary
Song 4 Commentary
Song 5 Commentary
Song 6 Commentary
Song 7 Commentary
Song 8 Commentary

Our Daily Bread
Devotionals for
Sermon and teaching illustrations
from Radio Bible Class

Song of Solomon 2:10 Say It!
Song of Solomon 2:14 Eyes Only For Her
Song of Solomon 2:15 Tiny Evils, Big Fall

Chuck Smith
Song of Solomon
Included but it is an allegorical interpretation

Song of Solomon - Overview

Song of Solomon - Sermon Notes

C H Spurgeon
Sermons
Note: Spurgeon is included in the list but his approach is often allegorical and not literal

Song of Solomon 1:2 Better than Wine

Song of Solomon 1:4 A Refreshing Canticle

Song of Solomon 1:6 Self-Humbling and Self-Searching
The Unkept Vineyard; Or, Personal Work Neglected

Song of Solomon 1:7 Love to Jesus
Song of Solomon 1:7 The Church's Love to Her Loving Lord

Song of Solomon 1:12 Fragrant Graces

Song of Solomon 1:13 A Bundle of Myrrh

Song of Solomon 2:1 The Best of the Best
Song of Solomon 2:1 The Rose and the Lily

Song of Solomon 2:2 The Lily among Thorns

Song of Solomon 2:3 Under the Apple Tree

Song of Solomon 2:16 A Song Among the Lilies
Song of Solomon 2:16 Loved and Loving

Song of Solomon 2:16-17 Over the Mountains

Song of Solomon 2:17 Darkness Before the Dawn

Song of Solomon 3:6 The Royal Pair in Their Glorious Chariot

Song of Solomon 4:10-11 Christ's Estimate of His People

Song of Solomon 4:16 My Garden--His Garden

Song of Solomon 5:9 The Incomparable Bridegroom and His Bride

Song of Solomon 5:16 The Best Beloved
Song of Solomon 5:16 Altogether Lovely

Song of Solomon 6:4 The Church as She Should Be

Song of Solomon 6:13 Return, Return, O Shulamite; Return, Return!

Song of Solomon 8:7 Unpurchasable Love

Ray Stedman

Song of Solomon: A Love Song and A Hymn
Song of Solomon: The Urges of Love

Today in the Word
Verse by Verse Devotionals
Song of Solomon
Recommended Resource
from Moody Bible Institute

Song of Solomon

Song of Solomon 1:1-4

Song of Solomon 1:5-8

Song of Solomon 1:9-14

Song of Solomon 1:15-17

Song of Solomon 2:1-7

Song of Solomon 2:8-9

Song of Solomon 2:10-14

Song of Solomon 2:15

Song of Solomon 2:16-17

Song of Solomon 3:1-5

Song of Solomon 3:6-11

Song of Solomon 4:1-5

Song of Solomon 4:6-7

Song of Solomon 4:8-9
Song of Solomon 4:10-11

Song of Solomon 4:12-16

Song of Solomon 5:1

Song of Solomon 5:2-3

Song of Solomon 5:4-7

Song of Solomon 5:8-16

Song of Solomon 6:1-3

Song of Solomon 6:4-7

Song of Solomon 6:8-10

Song of Solomon 6:11-13

Song of Solomon 7:1-10

Song of Solomon 7:11-13

Song of Solomon 8:1-4

Song of Solomon 8:5-9

Song of Solomon 8:5-9

Song of Solomon 8:6-7

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DISCLAIMER: Before you "go to the commentaries" go to the Scriptures and study them inductively (Click 3 part overview of how to do Inductive Bible Study) in dependence on your Teacher, the Holy Spirit, Who Jesus promised would guide us into all the truth (John 16:13). Remember that Scripture is always the best commentary on Scripture. Any commentary, even those by the most conservative and orthodox teacher/preachers cannot help but have at least some bias of the expositor based upon his training and experience. Therefore the inclusion of specific links does not indicate that we agree with every comment. We have made a sincere effort to select only the most conservative, "bibliocentric" commentaries. Should you discover some commentary or sermon you feel may not be orthodox, please email your concern. I have removed several links in response to concerns by discerning readers. I recommend that your priority be a steady intake of solid Biblical food so that with practice you will have your spiritual senses trained to discern good from evil (Heb5:14).


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