and I am just mindlessly
rotting my brain away
scrolling IG lol.
(Hey, it needs a rest every so often lol,
you try living with it for a while.)
And I see a post I like
and I don't know who it is
so I click on the link to his account
and he is a footballer,
a pro soccer player
and on his account
there is a picture of him with his
stunningly radiant wife.
And the caption says:
I found whom my soul loveth:
Song of Solomon 3:4
And I thought well that's timely :-)
(Nothing is an accident in Christianity)
I haven't been there in a minute
so lets go read some stuff
hardly anybody ever talks about
that is in the bible
so I did.
And Honey had gotten up
so I read excerpts of it
to her over coffee
Highlights of the excerpts :-).
Adults only plz lol.
Pastor Bridgette:
"The Bible is not a book
for kids!"
Yup...Truth...
Song of Solomon
3:4
It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her that conceived me.
4:16
Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.
(NAB
New American Bible
Catholic Version footnote:
The last two lines of the verse
are spoken by the girl,
inviting her lover to herself,
the garden.
5:1
I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.
(NAB
New American Bible
Catholic Version footnote:
Eat, friends; drink!:
the lovers are encouraged
to enjoy the delights of their love,
symbol of Christ's union
with the Church.
5:4
My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door,
and my bowels were moved for him.
6:2
My beloved is gone down into his garden,
to the beds of spices,
to feed in the gardens,
and to gather lilies.
7:2
Thy navel is like a round goblet,
which wanteth not liquor:
thy belly is like an heap of wheat
set about with lilies.
(NAB
New American Bible
Catholic Version footnote:
(vs 2-6)
A flattering description of the girl's charms. Rounded . . . jewels: the meaning of these Hebrew words is not certain. Wine and wheat are symbolic of fertility; they are here associated with parts of the body which have a close relation to fruitfulness.
7:6
How fair and how pleasant art thou,
O love, for delights!
7:9
And the roof of thy mouth
like the best wine for my beloved,
that goeth down sweetly,
causing the lips of those
that are asleep to speak.
(NAB
New American Bible
Catholic Version footnote:
Palm tree: a figure of stateliness.
The bridegroom is eager
to enjoy the possession of his bride.
(Understatement much lol)
7:10
I am my beloved's,
and his desire is toward me.
(NAB
New American Bible
Catholic Version footnote:
The bride delicately turns his compliment
into an expression of the love and tenderness
she feels for him.)
7:13
The mandrakes give a smell,
and at our gates
are all manner
of pleasant fruits,
new and old,
which I have laid up for thee,
O my beloved.
(NAB
New American Bible
Catholic Version footnote:
The girl's answer assures him of her affection
and invites him to return with her
to the rural delights
which are associated with their love
and which recall the meeting described in 6:11,12.
8:2
I would lead thee,
and bring thee into
my mother's house,
who would instruct me:
I would cause thee to drink
of spiced wine
of the juice of my pomegranate.
8:10
I am a wall,
and my breasts like towers:
then was I in his eyes
as one that found favour.
(protection)
She loved it,
and I loved reading it to her
Her face all blushing
and such :-).
“This morning,
with her,
having coffee.”
Johnny Cash said when asked
what his idea of paradise was.
Me too john, me too.
BACKSTORY:
"THE SONG OF SONGS
The Song of Songs (or Canticle of Canticles) is an exquisite collection of love lyrics arranged to tell a dramatic tale of mutual desire and courtship. It presents an inspired portrayal of ideal human love, a resounding affirmation of the goodness of human sexuality that is Applicable to the sacredness and the depth of married union.
Although the poem is attributed to Solomon in the traditional title (1:1), the language and style of the work, among other considerations, suggest a time after the end of the Babylonian exile (538 B.C.) when an unknown poet collected extant love poems, perhaps composing new material, and arranged the whole into the masterpiece we have before us. Some scholars argue the possibility of female authorship for at least portions of the Song.
The structure of the Song is difficult to analyze; this translation regards it as a lyric dialogue with dramatic movement and interest. In both form and content, sections of the song bear great similarity to the secular love songs of ancient Egypt
and the
"Sacred Marriage"
cult songs of Mesopotamia
which celebrate the union
between divine partners.
(Reference:
Jude 8
In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings.
2 Peter 2:10
This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the flesh[a] and despise authority. Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings;
(In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx)
refers to the sinful state of human beings,
often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit)
I have been saying those two verses
refer to the two witnesses for years now.
They are not angels
and they are not completely Human either.
Bestowed with Divine Gifts
at the end of this age
is the best description
I can give you.)
"While the lovers in the Song are clearly human figures, both Jewish and Christian traditions across the centuries have adopted "allegorical interpretations".
The Song is seen as
a beautiful picture of
the ideal Israel,..."
(The beautiful Body Of Christ.
Without blemish.
True believers,
in whom there is no
cunning deceit.)
"...the chosen people..."
(Matthew 22:14
For many are called
but few are chosen.)
"...whom the Lord leads by degrees
"to a greater
understanding..."
(Been complaining about
"Church Peoples'"
Lack of any of it
for a good while now.)
"and closer union in
the bond of perfect love.
(Thats what me and honey represent.
Mirroring Christ love for all of us.)
"Such readings of the Song build on Israel's covenant tradition. Isaiah (Is 5:1-7: 54:4-8; 62:5). Jeremiah (Jer 2:2, 3, 32), and Ezekiel (Ez 16; 23) all characterize the covenant between the lord and Israel as a marriage. Hosea the prophet sees the idolatry of Israel in the adultery of Gomer (Hos 1-3). He also represents the Lord speaking to Israel's heart (Hos 2:16) and changing her into a new spiritual people, purified by the Babylonian captivity and betrothed anew to her divine Lover "in justice and uprightness, in love and mercy" Hosea 2:21). Similar imagery has also been used frequently in Jewish mystical texts. The Song offers a welcome corrective to negative applications of the theological metaphor of the marriage/covenant in some prophetic texts.
(Where Israel is portrayed as a "Harlot",
or "a cheater" or a "whore"
by violating the "marriage covenant"
with their God by worshipping other Gods
instead of the one true one.
Kinda exactly like people do today
with their political leaders,
wealth, possessions fame etc.)
It frequently proclaims a joyous reciprocity between the lovers and highlights the active role of the female partner, now a pure figure to be cherished rather than an adulterous woman to be punished and abused.
See also
Isaiah 62:3-5"
(Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.
4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.
5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.)
"Christian tradition has followed Israel's example in using marriage as an image for the relationship with God. This image is found extensively in the New Testament (Mt 9:15: 25:1-13: Jn 3:29; 2 Cor 11:2: Eph 5:23-32: Rev 19:7-9; 21:9-11). Thus the Song has read as a sublime portrayal
and praise of
this mutual love of the Lord
and his people.
(That aint everybody.)
"Christian writers have interpreted the Song in terms of the union between Christ and Church and of the union between Christ and the INDIVIDUAL soul, particularly in the writing of Origen and St. Bernard."
"Hosea the prophet sees the idolatry of Israel in the adultery of Gomer (Has 1-3). He also represents the Lord speaking to Israel's heart (Hos 2:16) and changing her into a new spiritual people."
Reference:
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Hosea,
Hosea,
Hosea,
Hosea,
Hosea,
Hosea,
Hosea,
Hosea.
just over and over and over that day.
"What did I tell Hosea to go do?"
"Go get his wife back."
"Right."
"What do you think
you should do with her?"
"Stick with her."
"Right.
Any questions?"
"Nope."
Lets let that be that okay?
:-).
Hang in there Lucy.
You go this sweetheart.)
"It frequently proclaims
a joyous reciprocity between the lovers
and highlights
the active role
of the female partner,
now a pure figure to be cherished
rather than an adulterous woman
to be punished and abused."
(Does that really even need
any commentary on it?
It speaks for itself.
it really does.
Reference:
Isaiah 54:4-8
Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.
5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.
6 For the Lord hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, and a wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith thy God.
7 For a small moment have I forsaken thee;
but with great mercies will I gather thee.
8 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment;
but with everlasting kindness
will I have mercy on thee,
saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
Which would you rather have:
Mercy from God?
Or mercy from people?
I know which one it is
honey would prefer.)
"Christian writers have interpreted the Song in terms of the union between Christ and Church and of the union between Christ and the INDIVIDUAL soul"
Thursday, April 7, 2022
You ready to get your mind blown?
Me and honey having been
saying to each other:
"One soul two bodies for years"
Documented...
nine and a half years ago...
Tuesday,
October 22, 2013
(Now like 12.25 years)
"One soul...
in two bodies...
it will be that obvious...
it will only take people a glance
to see truth...
Love you..."
Themes repeat in the Bible.
OBVIOUSLY.
If you would just accept
that everything is unfolding
just as it is supposed to be
according to infinite wisdoms plans?
Instead of fighting against them
which is quite pointless to start with?
But if you would just accept that?
Then it wouldn't be so hard to see
and to accept
that it is the end of this age
and me and honey
are the two witnesses
sent here to tell you so.
(and some other stuff lol.
Revelation 12 etc.)
Big winter storm hitting this weekend.
Stay safe, stay dry, stay warm.
Pack extra clothes, water and blankets
if you absolutely just have to go anywhere.
Love ya everybody.
Peace.
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