8Set me as a seal upon your heart,
as a seal upon your arm,
for love is strong as death,
jealousy is fierce as the grave.
Its flashes are flashes of fire,
the very flame of the Lord.
7 Many waters cannot quench love,
neither can floods drown it.
If a man offered for love
all the wealth of his house,
he would be utterly despised.
as a seal upon your arm,
for love is strong as death,
jealousy is fierce as the grave.
Its flashes are flashes of fire,
the very flame of the Lord.
7 Many waters cannot quench love,
neither can floods drown it.
If a man offered for love
all the wealth of his house,
he would be utterly despised.
(Song of Songs 8)
Love, It's worth more than everything else in your house put together. This Song of Solomon or Song of Songs is one of the most debated books in th e Old Testament, because it is so graphic and literal. It really does need to be considered in context of the grouping of books within which it is found. It is about living life "under the Sun"(Ecclesiastes) and in Wisdom (Proverbs), as one who trusts in God. God has graciously given us love - including passionate love in marriage - to help us understand how He feels about us, the crown of His creation, and to help us prioritize our lives. Love brings restoration, just as God's visits to the garden in the evening brought rest and renewal to Adam and Eve. The Song is a song of rejoicing and thanksgiving, the I Corinthians 13 of the Old Testament. We find Love talking and acting. So take a look inside. Find the Word, and actions, that will help you understand, speak, share, and show love today. Take a picture, show me, tell me, and others, how God has blessed you with love.
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