My Vineyard - Song of Songs 8:12

In the book of Song of Songs, Solomon shared how the bride said, “Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand pieces of silver”, and in chapter eight and verse twelve of Song of Songs, Solomon shared how the bride said, “my vineyard, which is mine, is before me” where we read,

My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: 

you, O Solomon, must have a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.

The verse reads, “My vineyard, which is mine, is before me:” Solomon began with the words, “my vineyard” or “my, the bride's, garden or field of twining grape vines” “which is mine” which means “that exists as mine, the bride's”, “is before me” or “exists in front, in the face and in the presence of me, the bride”. Solomon shared how the bride spoke of her own field of planted vine that she could give to whomever she desired.

The verse goes on to say, “you, O Solomon, must have a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred.” Solomon continued with the words, “you, O Solomon” or “you, O Solomon whose name means peace and was son of David by Bathsheba and third king of Israel”, “must have a thousand” which means “have to receive a thousand pieces of silver”, “and those that keep the fruit thereof” or “and the people who guard, watch over, keep and farm the bride's fields” “two hundred” which means “two hundred pieces of silver”. Solomon shared how the bride mentioned to “Solomon”how he required a “thousand” pieces of silver, but she paid two hundred silver pieces to farmers caring for her field.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how the bride mentioned the fields of Solomon and his requirement to receive one thousand silver pieces from the tenant farmers, but she also possessed a field in which she would pay two hundred pieces of silver to those who tend to its fruit. God truly owns everything, (See Psalms 24:1), and everything we possess belongs to Him. He desires to have an intimate personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins. When we believe and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put within us an understanding that we are servants and managers of His belongings and we are to treat people fairly who help us with them. (See James 5:1-4) 

Next time Solomon shares how the groom speaks to, “you that dwell in the gardens” so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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