The Song of Solomon is also called “Song of Songs” and “Canticles.” This collection of love songs has long been an enigma and many interpretations have been offered for it. This love-relationship could signify the relation between God and His people, or that between Christ and the Church.

Song of Solomon 3

3:8 They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.