Song of Songs
A love poem between a bride and her beloved, read as a celebration of married love and, by many, as a picture of God’s love.
8chapters
117verses
2,540words (BSB)
13 minto read
Who wrote Song of Songs?
Traditionally written by Solomon. Also called the Song of Solomon.
Song of Songs 8:7
Mighty waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If a man were to give all the wealth of his house for love, his offer would be utterly scorned.
Read Song of Songs
| Minutes a day | Days to finish |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 3 |
| 10 minutes | 2 |
| 15 minutes | 1 |
| 20 minutes | 1 |
Chapters
The longest chapter is Song of Songs 4 (16 verses, about 2 minutes).
| Chapter | Verses | Words | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 315 | 2 |
| 2 | 17 | 330 | 2 |
| 3 | 11 | 260 | 1 |
| 4 | 16 | 370 | 2 |
| 5 | 16 | 364 | 2 |
| 6 | 13 | 277 | 1 |
| 7 | 13 | 274 | 1 |
| 8 | 14 | 350 | 2 |
Questions
How many chapters are in Song of Songs?
Song of Songs has 8 chapters and 117 verses in the Berean Standard Bible.
Who wrote the book of Song of Songs?
Traditionally written by Solomon. Also called the Song of Solomon.
How long does it take to read Song of Songs?
About 13 min at 200 words a minute (2,540 words). At 10 minutes a day that is 2 days.
What is Song of Songs about?
A love poem between a bride and her beloved, read as a celebration of married love and, by many, as a picture of God’s love.