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Key Figures — Song of Solomon 1

3 figures

The Beloved
The male lover, often interpreted as Solomon or a representation of Christ.
The Beloved is the male figure who expresses love and admiration for the Shulammite woman, symbolizing a deep and passionate love.
Related passages
- Song of Solomon Chapter 2 (The Beloved's continued expressions of love)
- Ephesians Chapter 5 (Christ's love for the Church)
The Shulammite
The female lover, expressing her love and desire for the Beloved.
The Shulammite woman is the central female figure who expresses her longing and admiration for the Beloved, symbolizing the soul's desire for union with God.
Related passages
- Song of Solomon Chapter 2 (The Shulammite's expressions of love)
- Psalm 42 (The soul's longing for God)
The Daughters of Jerusalem
Chorus-like figures who interact with the Shulammite.
The Daughters of Jerusalem serve as a chorus, providing commentary and interacting with the Shulammite, representing the community or onlookers to the love story.
Related passages
- Song of Solomon Chapter 2 (Further interactions with the Shulammite)
- Luke Chapter 23 (Daughters of Jerusalem in Jesus' passion narrative)

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