Song of Solomon 5:5
German LUT17 Lutherbibel 2017
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse, the Shulamite woman describes opening the door for her beloved. She mentions that myrrh, a sweet-smelling resin, dripped from her hands and fingers onto the lock as she opened it. The verse emphasizes the intimacy and joy of their relationship.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if you were so happy to see your best friend that you were holding your favorite candy, and some of it fell onto the door handle as you opened the door. That's like what's happening here, but with a special, sweet-smelling oil instead of candy.
Historischer Hintergrund
The Song of Solomon is traditionally attributed to King Solomon and was likely written around 950 BC. It is part of the Wisdom literature and is believed to have been written for a royal or noble audience in ancient Israel. The context involves the celebration of love and the joy of marital intimacy.
Anwendung für heute
Consider a couple who has been apart for a while and are excited to see each other. As they reunite, their joy and affection are palpable, much like the dripping myrrh symbolizes the joy and anticipation in this verse.