Song of Songs

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Definition

Proper noun: 1. A book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament: "Song of Songs" is the title of a biblical book, also known as the Song of Solomon or Canticles. It is a collection of lyrical love poems. 2. A supreme example of its kind: The phrase "song of songs" uses a Hebrew grammatical construction (the superlative) meaning "the greatest song" or "the most excellent song."

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Song of Songs is often interpreted as an allegory of divine love.
    • We studied the imagery in the Song of Songs in our literature class.
Advanced Usage
  • As a superlative construction: The form "X of Xs" (e.g., "king of kings," "holy of holies") signifies the ultimate or supreme example. "Song of Songs" follows this pattern, implying it is the greatest song.
    • The poem was so beautiful, the critic called it the song of songs for our generation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Song of Solomon (proper noun): An alternative name for the same biblical book.
  • Canticles (proper noun): Another name for the book, derived from the Latin "Canticum Canticorum."
  • Canticle (noun): A hymn or chant, typically with a biblical text.
Synonyms
  • Masterpiece: A work of outstanding artistry or skill.
  • Epitome: The perfect example of a particular quality or type.
Related Idioms
  • The holy of holies: Refers to the innermost and most sacred part of the Jewish temple. This idiom uses the same superlative grammatical form as "song of songs."
    • His private study was the holy of holies; no one was allowed to enter.
Noun
  1. an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of love poems traditionally attributed to Solomon but actually written much later

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