Song 1:2 | MHM | STEP | The Bride’s Longing for the Bridegroom’s Love This section begins the Song of Solomon with a passionate desire for the love of the beloved. The words are spoken by the bride, expressing her longing for the expressions of her beloved’s love and her admiration for him. Matthew Henry explains these words as both the voice of a loving bride and, in a spiritual sense, as the longing of the soul (or the church) for Christ. v. 2 : Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine (Song of Solomon 1:2 ). The bride speaks with great affection. She desires to experience the love of her beloved in a direct and personal way. In spiritual meaning, this is like the soul longing for the sweet experience of Christ’s love and the assurance of his favor. The “kiss” is a sign of love, friendship, and reconciliation. The believer desires to feel God’s love, to have evidence of his grace, and to enjoy his presence. The soul that truly loves Christ cannot be satisfied with anything less than real communion with him. The love of Christ is greater and more delightful than any earthly pleasure, even better than wine, which is often used in the Bible as a symbol of joy and celebration. Christ’s love brings more joy, comfort, and satisfaction than anything the world can offer.

‏ Song of Solomon 1:2

The Bride’s Longing for the Bridegroom’s Love

This section begins the Song of Solomon with a passionate desire for the love of the beloved. The words are spoken by the bride, expressing her longing for the expressions of her beloved’s love and her admiration for him. Matthew Henry explains these words as both the voice of a loving bride and, in a spiritual sense, as the longing of the soul (or the church) for Christ.

v. 2: Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine(Song of Solomon 1:2 ^a). The bride speaks with great affection. She desires to experience the love of her beloved in a direct and personal way. In spiritual meaning, this is like the soul longing for the sweet experience of Christ’s love and the assurance of his favor. The “kiss” is a sign of love, friendship, and reconciliation. The believer desires to feel God’s love, to have evidence of his grace, and to enjoy his presence. The soul that truly loves Christ cannot be satisfied with anything less than real communion with him. The love of Christ is greater and more delightful than any earthly pleasure, even better than wine, which is often used in the Bible as a symbol of joy and celebration. Christ’s love brings more joy, comfort, and satisfaction than anything the world can offer.