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Song of Solomon 1:1
For behold, the winter is past. The rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth. The time of the singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.
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Interpretation

Song of Solomon 1:1 shows a winter past that is lived within relationships and commitments—see "behold" and "winter". Let winter past when pressure tempts shortcuts—turn worship into posture.

Context

The setting is Song of Solomon—poetry/wisdom, highlighting winter past. Within ch. 1, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward wisdom & worship. Watch the terms “behold” and “winter”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Song of Solomon to Solomon (trad.). Many scholars judge Song of Solomon as follows: Love poetry anthology; allegorical readings later.. Scholars commonly date Song of Solomon Post‑exilic or Hellenistic period.. Wisdom & Worship is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Solomon (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Love poetry anthology; allegorical readings later.
Date:Post‑exilic or Hellenistic period.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46