The Song of Solomon — Love and Poetry Quiz Flashcards

#1

In the Song of Solomon, what does the beloved compare her lover to in Song of Solomon 2:3?

📖 Song of Solomon 2:3

#2

How many times does the Shulamite say 'I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine' or similar declarations of mutual love in Song of Solomon?

📖 Song of Solomon 6:3, 7:10

#3

In Song of Solomon 1:1, what is stated about the Song?

📖 Song of Solomon 1:1

#4

What does the beloved say his beloved's hair is like in Song of Solomon 4:1?

📖 Song of Solomon 4:1

#5

In Song of Solomon 2:4, where does the lover bring his beloved?

📖 Song of Solomon 2:4

#6

What does the Shulamite ask her lover not to awaken until it pleases her in Song of Solomon 2:7?

📖 Song of Solomon 2:7

#7

What season does the beloved say has come in Song of Solomon 2:11-12, indicating the time of singing has arrived?

📖 Song of Solomon 2:11-12

#8

In Song of Solomon 3:6-11, who is seen coming from the desert in a procession?

📖 Song of Solomon 3:6-11

#2

Three times

The Shulamite makes declarations of mutual ownership and belonging at least three times throughout the Song (6:3, 7:10), emphasizing the reciprocal nature of their love relationship.

Song of Solomon 6:3, 7:10

#1

An apple tree among the trees of the forest

The Shulamite maiden says, 'Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men' (Song of Solomon 2:3 NIV), expressing that he stands out as unique and precious.

Song of Solomon 2:3

#4

Flocks of goats descending from Mount Gilead

In Song of Solomon 4:1, the lover describes his beloved's hair: 'Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Mount Gilead' (NIV), using pastoral imagery to convey beauty.

Song of Solomon 4:1

#3

It is the Song of Songs, which is Solomon's

Song of Solomon 1:1 begins, 'Solomon's Song of Songs,' indicating it is ascribed to Solomon and is considered the greatest of songs (NIV).

Song of Solomon 1:1

#6

Her love

Song of Solomon 2:7 includes the refrain: 'Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires' (NIV), where 'love' personifies the romantic relationship itself, suggesting letting passion develop naturally.

Song of Solomon 2:7

#5

To the banquet hall with his banner of love over her

Song of Solomon 2:4 states, 'He has taken me to the banquet hall, and his banner over me is love' (NIV), describing a place of honor and public declaration of affection.

Song of Solomon 2:4

#8

Solomon on his wedding day

Song of Solomon 3:6-11 describes a grand procession: 'Who is this coming up from the desert like a column of smoke...?...It is King Solomon's carriage' (NIV), depicting the majesty of the beloved's arrival.

Song of Solomon 3:6-11

#7

Winter has passed and spring has come

Song of Solomon 2:11-12 describes spring: 'The winter has passed, the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come' (NIV), using seasonal renewal as a metaphor for love.

Song of Solomon 2:11-12

#9

What does the Shulamite say she is in Song of Solomon 1:5?

📖 Song of Solomon 1:5

#10

What is the beloved said to be like in Song of Solomon 5:15, described from his legs to his appearance?

📖 Song of Solomon 5:15

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#10

Pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold

Song of Solomon 5:15 portrays the lover's majesty: 'His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold' (NIV), using architectural imagery to convey strength, stability, and beauty.

Song of Solomon 5:15

#9

Dark, yet lovely

Song of Solomon 1:5 records: 'Dark am I, yet lovely...Do not stare at me because I am dark' (NIV), showing the Shulamite's self-awareness combined with confidence in her beauty despite darker skin.

Song of Solomon 1:5

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