Silver & Gold

I found another one of Rav Shlomo Alkabetz's comments on Shir HaShirim to be very intriguing. I offered an interpretation of it at the Shabbos/Yom Tov table, one which my wife described as dangerous. So, rather than share my ideas, I will give you his words and translate them as literally as I can and leave you to ponder them.

שיר השירים א' י"א

ביאור תורה שבכתב התורה מסרתו לחכמים וספק בידם לאמר כאשר יראה בעיניהם. מה שאין כן בפנימיות וסודות התורה. 

כי עליו נאמר "לא תעשה לך פסל."

The explanation of the written Torah was give to the Sages and they are empowered to say what appears to their eyes. This stands in contrast to the inner and secret Torah about which it says "Do not make for yourselves idols."