What is the meaning of Song of Solomon 7:6? How fair and pleasant you are • The line celebrates the beloved’s objective beauty and charm, received as a gift from God. “You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you” (Songs 4:7) echoes the same thought. • Scripture consistently affirms the goodness of physical attractiveness within marriage (Genesis 29:17-20; Proverbs 5:18). Such appreciation is neither shallow nor sinful; it is part of delighting in what the Lord has made (1 Timothy 4:4). • In marriage the husband is free, even encouraged, to voice admiration, reflecting Christ’s estimation of His bride, the church (Ephesians 5:27). O love • The speaker addresses the spouse with a title that centers on covenant—“love.” It is more than emotion; it is chosen commitment, as modeled by God: “I will betroth you to Me forever” (Hosea 2:19). • By calling the spouse “love,” the verse underscores personal affection and exclusivity, echoing, “My beloved is mine and I am his” (Songs 2:16). • This covenantal warmth mirrors Christ’s own language for His people: “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you” (John 15:9). with your delights! • “Delights” points to every joy shared—emotional, physical, spiritual. Proverbs 5:19 urges the husband to “be captivated always by her love,” highlighting God-approved marital pleasure. • The plural hints at ongoing, varied blessings: companionship (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10), intimacy (1 Corinthians 7:3-5), and shared worship (1 Peter 3:7). • Ultimately, all legitimate delights in marriage foreshadow heavenly joys: “In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11). summary Song of Solomon 7:6 rejoices in the spouse’s beauty, affirms covenant love, and revels in the many pleasures God intends for marriage. Grounded in Scripture’s literal affirmation of marital intimacy, the verse also reflects the greater reality of Christ’s committed, joy-filled love for His redeemed people. |
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