Song of Solomon 1:7
French (La Bible expliquée)
Toi que j'aime, dis-moi donc Le bien-aimé devient un berger, nom souvent attribué à Dieu (Ézék 34). Midi est l'heure la plus chaude, où le berger se repose et pourrait s'occuper d'elle. Midi est aussi l'heure de la clarté du jour, l'image du salut dans sa plénitude. La bien-aimée ne veut pas s'égarer vers les autres bergers, mais son désir est de revenir vers lui. Certains y ont vu une allusion à Israël s'éloignant de son Dieu (Jér 31.21). où tu fais paître ton troupeau, où tu le mets au repos, vers midi. Ainsi je n'aurai pas l'air de chercher l'aventure près des troupeaux de tes camarades. Souvent d'autres personnes sont évoquées, comme les bergers en 1.8, et, en 2.7, les filles de la capitale. Dès le début du Cantique, l'amour est annoncé à des tiers, il n'est pas seulement un tête-à-tête.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, the woman is speaking to her beloved, asking where he feeds his flock and where they rest at noon. She expresses her desire to be with him and not to wander away from him like others might.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite teddy bear. You want to know where your teddy bear likes to play and rest during the day so you can join it. This verse is like a girl asking her boyfriend to tell her where he goes so she can be with him and not wander off like other people might do.
Historical Background
The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, was likely written by King Solomon, though the authorship is debated. It is a collection of love poems between a man and a woman, reflecting the deep love and intimacy between them. This book was written during the time of the Israelite monarchy, around 1000 BCE, and is set within a cultural context that values marital fidelity and the beauty of romantic love.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, this verse can be seen as a reminder of the importance of communicating openly with your partner about your needs and desires. For example, if you are in a relationship and your partner is often busy with work or other commitments, it’s important to express your need to spend time together and understand their schedule so you can be intentional about being together.
Topics
lovecommunicationmarriageintimacyfidelitycommitment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is speaking in Song of Solomon 1:7?
The speaker is the woman, who is expressing her desire to be with her beloved and not wander away from him.
What does the woman mean by 'flocks of thy companions'?
This phrase refers to the other women who might be interested in her beloved. The woman is expressing her wish to avoid being like them and to be with him instead.
How does this verse relate to modern relationships?
This verse can be seen as a reminder to communicate openly with your partner about your needs and desires, and to be intentional about spending time together.
What is the cultural context of this verse?
The Song of Solomon was written during the time of the Israelite monarchy, around 1000 BCE, and reflects the cultural values of that time, including the importance of marital fidelity and the beauty of romantic love.