[1:14-17] The Shulamite
speaks of Solomon in Song of Solomon 1:14a, “He is like a bouquet of sweet
henna blossoms…” Henna blossoms are white
and yellow in color. They grow in
beautiful clusters of sweet-smelling flowers.
En-gedi is an oasis in the dessert.
A picture of security, rest, and delight. Satisfaction can be found in the groom [Jesus
Christ]. He is the All-in-All.
Solomon found the Shulamite
to be a beautiful woman with eyes like doves.
As soon as the groom compliments the bride, the bride compliments the
husband. She tells the groom how
handsome he is in verse 16, “You are handsome, my love, pleasing beyond words!” The soft grass as their bed is a picture of
the banquet couch at the marriage feast.
A beautiful couch covered with lovely décor of fresh flowers and wonderful
smells. The banquet couch is a picture
of intimacy and rest between a bride and groom.
