Song of Songs 1:17·~1 min
The Bridegroom
The bridegroom speaks of cedar beams and cypress rafters, portraying the lovers' place as spacious, fragrant, and secure. The image closes the chapter by binding desire to a setting of beauty and enduring shelter.
T17he beams of our house are cedars;
Section summaryThe chapter closes with the bridegroom describing the beams and rafters of their house as cedars and cypresses, ending on an image of beauty, shelter, and durable intimacy. The scene leaves the lovers framed within a richly imagined home of delight and belonging.
Role in the chapterThis closing section ends the chapter with an image of shared dwelling and stability.