Living Theology of the Heart

SONG OF SOLOMON 4. verse 9. The Dutch "Hoogelied" literally translates to "High Song," known in English as the Song of Solomon or Song of Songs.

You have taken my heart, my Sister,
O Bride! you have taken my heart,
with one of your eyes, with one chain
of your neck.

Chapter 8. verse 6. Set me as a Seal upon your
heart, as a Seal upon your arm; for
love is strong as death: jealousy original: "yver." In this biblical context, it refers to a passionate, consuming ardor or divine jealousy. is
hard as the grave: its coals are fiery
coals, flames of the Lord. original: "vlammen des Heeren." This refers to the most vehement of flames, signifying the intensity of divine love.