Song of Songs 8:1
Oh that you were like a brother to me
who nursed at my mother's breasts!
If I found you outside, I would kiss you,
and none would despise me.
Tag: Longing for Love to be Known
In the final chapter of the this love song, the two lovers are finally to the point that they want their love for each other known. In the above verse we hear the bride wish she could acknowledge their love opening ... to the point as though her lover were as known as her brother. She does not wish him her brother, but rather that their love might be public and known to all. We have to put our understanding of all this in context of the day this was written. Even married couples in this day did not show open affection. The bride is so in love with her lover she wants all to know. Showing love to each other is important. Showing love to each other so all can see is paramount. Our love for each other should not be private. We need to show open love. Since this entire book is also a analogy of Christ and His Bride (the Church) we ought to have the same desire for open love for our Savior. We ought to long that our love is known.
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