Song Of Solomon, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Bible Book: Song Of Songs
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary
Last updated: February 17, 2026
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Evaluation

Overall Score: 8.2/10

A reverent and pastorally wise companion for preaching and teaching Song Of Solomon.

Publication Date(s): 2022
Pages: 1216
ISBN: 978-1433546440
Faithfulness to the Text: 8.2/10
We are helped to stay close to the text, and to respect the shape and intent of the poetry.
Christ Centredness: 7.9/10
We are pointed to Christ with care, without turning every image into an allegory, and without losing the book’s own voice.
Depth of Insight: 8/10
We receive solid guidance on structure and themes, with enough depth to keep teaching honest and anchored.
Clarity of Writing: 8.3/10
The writing is clear and pastor friendly, which helps us prepare lessons and sermons efficiently.
Pastoral Usefulness: 8.4/10
We are helped to teach with sensitivity, guarding purity while speaking plainly to congregational life.
Readability: 8.2/10
The material is accessible and easy to consult by passage when preparing to teach.

Summary

At a Glance

Length
1216 pages
Type
Expository (Mid-Level)
Theo. Perspective
Broadly Evangelical
Overall score
8.2 / 10
Strength
Sensitive exposition that keeps the church from both embarrassment and distortion.
Limitation
Those wanting extensive technical discussion will still supplement elsewhere.

In Song Of Solomon, ESV Expository Commentary, Iain M. Duguid helps us handle a sensitive book with reverence, moral clarity, and pastoral care.

We are guided through the flow of the poetry so we can teach it without embarrassment, and without forcing the text to say what it does not say.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want help reading the imagery with discipline and kindness. It supports careful exposition, and it helps us speak to real people with biblical wisdom.

We are also helped to keep the big themes in view, including covenant love, purity, and the goodness of God’s design, while guarding against crude or reductionist preaching.

For training and small group preparation, it models a steady way of opening poetry for the church.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Song Of Solomon, ESV Expository Commentary for those who want a church facing, expository guide that keeps us faithful, clear, and appropriately tender.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.


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Classification

  • Level: Mid-level
  • Best For: Busy pastors, Pastors-in-training
  • Priority: Strong recommendation

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