The word "wine" (yayin in Hebrew) is used six times in the Song of Solomon, and never in this Love Song is it used with a negative connotation. Wine in this Love Song is always used of that which is good, precious, refreshing, and rejuvenating (Song 1:2 (bride), Song 1:4 (bride); Song 4:10 (Jesus); Song 5:1 (Jesus); Song 7:9 (Jesus); Song 8:2 (bride). Why do I draw this to your attention? I do so for a couple reasons.
First, it is not the use of wine that is condemned in Scripture, but rather the abuse of wine (and other alcoholic beverages): Ephesians 5:18. The same wine (yayin) that intoxicated Noah (Genesis 9:21) was a blessing enjoyed by God's people as a gift from God (Psalm 104:14-15). Likewise, the same wine (oinos) that can make one drunk (Ephesians 5:18) was made by Christ for a wedding (John 2:9-10).
The second reason I draw your attention to the use of wine in this Love Song is because it is used in our text today to refer to a grace that comes from Christ to the benefit of family, fellow Christians, and the world. This is a grace from Christ given to His beloved bride (Song 7:9) that is like wine (yayin) that goes down sweetly and makes those who are spiritually asleep to awaken and to speak. Rather than putting one to sleep and making one drunk, this spiritual wine makes alive, awakens, and gives those who receive it a grace to speak the truth to the praise of Jesus.
The main points from our text are: (1) Christ Delights to Be Near You (Song 7:6-9a); (2) The Effects of Christ's Nearness (Song 7:9b).
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