One of the unique features of the Bible is, despite being a religious text, it consists of multiple genres. Many sacred books take the form of an epic, or a set of rules surrounded by narrative. The Bible has narrative, letters, proverbs, and even poetry.
The person of God is incredible. He is Triune in nature, being three yet one. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are each unique in personhood and function, but still one and co-equal. He is infinite and has unlimited ways to communicate with people.
The concept of imago dei - meaning made in the image of God - is not just about the physical body. When God made man, He gave Adam, Eve, and their descendants parts of His nature.
Poetry is an inherently creative act, but it is not purely a way for one person to put themselves out into the world. As a modality, it uses words and language, another gift from God that distinguishes people from other created beings.
Throughout human history, poetry has been deeply associated with the romantic love between men and women. Even in the Bible, or perhaps especially in the Bible, there are deep connections between poetic language and romance. When simple language is not enough to communicate how one person feels about another, there is a style of writing and expression available to help convey the depth of emotion.
Sources
Barnstone, Willis. Poets of the Bible from Solomon’s Song of Songs to John’s Book of Revelation. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2017.
An Introduction to the Old Testament Poetic Books
The Great Poems of the Bible
Bethany Verrett is a freelance writer who uses her passion for God, reading, and writing to glorify God. She and her husband have lived all over the country serving their Lord and Savior in ministry. She has a blog on graceandgrowing.com.
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