Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Song of Solomon assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
“Significantly, the Song of Songs makes no reference to procreation.’” (Song of Solomon 1:1)
“The fact that this ‘greatest of all songs’ focuses on romance and marital love shows us what a high regard God has for the institution of marriage. We might expect that the songs of songs be a song that only praises God instead of one that celebrates love and sensuality within marriage.” (Song of Solomon 1:1)
“All the Scriptures, indeed, are holy …; but the Song of Songs is the Holy of Holies.’ (Rabbi Aqiba” (Song of Solomon 1:1)
“Song of Solomon presents itself, instead, as a literal account of the love of a man and a woman.’” (Song of Solomon 1:1)
“what belongs to her; in the second the emphasis is on whom she belongs” (Song of Solomon 6:2–3)