Which phrase is identified as the theme of Song of Solomon?

• A. The Aspiration of Israel for the Love of God
• B. The Wisdom of the Ages
• C. The Power of Kings
• D. The Law of God

Answer: (A)

The poems center on longing and desire for an intimate, loving relationship. Song of Solomon uses vivid wedding imagery to show pursuit, delight, and committed love, portraying a deep ache for closeness with the beloved. In many biblical readings, that intimate love is seen as a symbol of Israel yearning for God’s love, or, in Christian interpretation, Christ’s desire for the Church. Because of that focus on longing for love and for a closeness that relationships embody, the phrase that best captures the theme is the aspiration of Israel for the love of God. The other options point to themes associated with wisdom, kingship, or law, which are not the central emphasis of this book.