love between a man and a woman. The beloved is exclusively given to the young maiden and she is exclusively devoted to him (Song 2:16; 6:3; 7:10). These ancient love songs and ballads reflect pure passionate love between two persons made in God’s image. It is a picture of how good God’s creation is. There is no hint of physical love bearing the blemish of “evil.” In fact, the physical love portrayed in the book deepens the spiritual bond between the two persons. Love is a vital part of God’s creation