This book is unique in that it makes no overt reference to spiritual practices, nor does it explicitly mention God. Its narrative focuses solely on love-the kind of love that transcends superficial attraction. While Solomon wrote 1,005 songs,
"He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were one thousand and five."
(1 Kings 4:32, NKJV)
, only six are preserved in Scripture, with
Song of Songs,
which actually means, '
The greatest song'
in Hebrew, being celebrated as the greatest. Its presence in the Bible emphasizes that relationships, especially those founded on genuine connection and character, hold a sacred significance. It looked like Solomon wrote a song for every woman he had but only this song appeared on the Bible. This should tick a nerve in us and ask us what this woman had that even God allowed her song to be canonized.