Song 8:6 | MHM | STEP | v. 6 : The believer asks Christ to confirm their relationship, saying, Set me as a seal upon thy heart, as a seal upon thy arm . She wants to be sure of His love and to always be close to Him. This is like having a name engraved on someone’s hand or heart, never to be forgotten (Isaiah 49:16 ). It also refers to how the high priest carried the names of God’s people on his heart and shoulders (Exodus 28:11, 12, 21 ). The believer wants Christ’s power and love to protect her always. If we want Christ’s love to be sure, we should also keep Him in our hearts. v. 6-7 : The believer explains how powerful love is. She says, Love is strong as death , and jealousy is cruel as the grave . Love can be so strong that nothing can stop it, not even death. Christ’s love for us was so powerful that He died for us. The love of believers for Christ makes them care more about Him than anything else. True love is like a blazing fire, a flame of the Lord (Psalm 29:7 ). This holy love burns away selfishness and lifts the soul towards God.

‏ Song of Solomon 8:6

v. 6: The believer asks Christ to confirm their relationship, saying, Set me as a seal upon thy heart, as a seal upon thy arm . She wants to be sure of His love and to always be close to Him. This is like having a name engraved on someone’s hand or heart, never to be forgotten (Isaiah 49:16 ^a). It also refers to how the high priest carried the names of God’s people on his heart and shoulders (Exodus 28:11, 12, 21 ^b). The believer wants Christ’s power and love to protect her always. If we want Christ’s love to be sure, we should also keep Him in our hearts.

v. 6-7: The believer explains how powerful love is. She says, Love is strong as death, and jealousy is cruel as the grave. Love can be so strong that nothing can stop it, not even death. Christ’s love for us was so powerful that He died for us. The love of believers for Christ makes them care more about Him than anything else. True love is like a blazing fire, a flame of the Lord (Psalm 29:7 ^c). This holy love burns away selfishness and lifts the soul towards God.