8:1-4
The woman expresses the wish that the man was like a brother, so then she could express affection for him without incurring disapproving glances. People can disapprove of how much Jesus means to us, how much we rejoice in the gospel. We can be tempted not to take Christianity so seriously, yet we must take it seriously, for it truly is a matter of life and death, even eternal life and death. In 8:4 we get the repeated warning, “do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires”.
8:5-7
These verses emphasise the strength of love and desire, their strength is why they should be confined to marriage, for only in that relationship of complete commitment can they be properly directed. Verses 6 and 7 stress the strength of love.
8:8,9
The “Friends” express their desire to protect their little sister. Answering the warning not to arouse love until the proper time.
8:10-14
The song ends with more expressions of love and desire.
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