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SONG OF A REAL MARRIAGE

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PSALM 45. SONG OF A REAL MARRIAGE

This song of the royal wedding was almost certainly caused by the marriage ceremony of a Hebrew king with some foreign princess. ). The identity of this king is uncertain, because their war activities (3.5) is hardly consistent with Solomon (cf. 1 Kings # 3.1), and devoted his character (6-7) is not in accordance with the character of Ahab, at least after his marriage to Jezebel (# 1 Kings 16:31).

This song was included in the Psalter because it illustrated an idea that is often used in Scripture, namely, that the relationship of human marriage is an echo, or at least an allegory of the covenant relationship between God and His people. e segs.; #Mt 25.1 e segs.; #Ap 19.6-9 ). The same basic idea is carried to the New Testament where the church is described as the Bride of Christ (see 2 Corinthians # 2.11, and cf. # Mt 2.22 et seq.; # Mt 1.25 et seq.; # Rev. 19.6-9).