To the Mountain of Myrrh - Song of Songs 4:6

In the book of Song of Songs, Solomon shared how the groom said to the bride, “your two breasts are like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies”, and in chapter four and verse six of Song of Songs, Solomon shared how the groom said, “I will get me to the mountain of myrrh” where we read,

Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, 

I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.

The verse begins, “Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, ...” Solomon began with the words, “until the day break” or “up till and as far as the dawn or first morning breezes blow”, “and the shadows” which means “and the nighttime shades” “flee away” or “abate and disappear”. Solomon shared how the groom referred to the hours from morning dawn until nighttime dusk in which he would do the following. 

The verse goes on to say, “... I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.” Solomon continued with the words, “I will get me” or “I, the groom, shall depart, proceed and be lead” “to the mountain” which means “toward the rising above the plain or hill country” “of myrrh” or “pertaining to an Arabian gum from the bark of a tree which was used in sacred oil and in perfume”, “and to the hill” which means “and toward the lower rising above the plain” “of frankincense” or “pertaining to the white resin burned as fragrant incense”. Solomon shared how the groom vowed that he would proceed toward the risings above the plain, (possibly Mount Moriah) which contained “myrrh” and“frankincense”.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how the groom purposed to proceed to the risings above the plains filled with “myrrh” and “frankincense” during the entire day, from morning to dusk. These were the same elements brought to Jesus by the wise men when He was a child. (See Matthew 2:11) “Myrrh” was also offered to Jesus with vinegar while He was on the cross (See Mark 15:23), and “frankincense” was a symbol of joy and rejoicing. These two fragrances depict the bitterness and rejoicing that would describe Jesus' time upon the earth and in Heaven. God loves people, and He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, (myrrh) and He was raised from the dead three days later to provide salvation to every person who believes and trusts in Him. When we yield to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and allow us to enjoy the “frankincense” of Heaven for all eternity. 

Next time Solomon shares how the groom says, “you are all fair, my love” so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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