Song of Solomon 8:7
"Set me as a seal on your heart, as a seal on your arm; for love is strong as death. Jealousy is as cruel as Sheol. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a very flame of the LORD."
Key Reflection
In the Song of Solomon, these verses vividly convey the depth and intensity of love through metaphors that would have been familiar to ancient Israelites. Setting a seal on one's heart and arm signified ownership and commitment, reflecting the strong and binding nature of true love, which the text likens to death’s unyielding grip. The comparison of jealousy to Sheol (the underworld) underscores its destructive power, likening it to flames consuming with divine fervor.
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