Song of Solomon

Song of Solomon, also called Song of Songs, takes its Hebrew name, Shir HaShirim (שִׁיר הַשִּׁירִים), meaning “Song of Songs”—a Hebrew way of expressing the greatest or finest song. The book celebrates love, desire, beauty, commitment, and the joy of marital affection through poetic dialogue. Its imagery is rich and deeply rooted in the world of ancient Israel. Song of Solomon reveals that love and intimacy are part of God’s good design and are to be cherished with faithfulness, delight, and honor.