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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:1-9

The title which Jesus Christ here gives to the church is new: O prince's daughter! agreeing with Ps. 45:13; where she is called the king's daughter. She is so in respect of her new birth, born from above, begotten of God, and his workmanship, bearing the image of the King of kings, and guided by his Spirit. She is so by marriage; Christ, by betrothing her to himself, though he found her mean and despicable, has made her a prince's daughter. She has a princely disposition, something in her... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:10-13

These are the words of the spouse, the church, the believing soul, in answer to the kind expressions of Christ's love in the foregoing verses. I. She here triumphs in her relation to Christ and her interest in him, and in his name will she boast all the day long. With what a transport of joy and holy exultation does she say (Song 7:10), ?I am my beloved?s, not my own, but entirely devoted to him and owned by him.? If we can truly say that Christ is our best beloved, we may be confident that we... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:9

And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine ,.... Which may intend, either her taste, as the word is rendered in Song of Solomon 2:3 ; by which she can distinguish good wine from bad, truth from error; or her breath, sweet and of a good smell, like the best wine; the breathings of her soul in prayer, which are sweet odours, perfumed with the incense of Christ's mediation; or rather her speech, the words of her mouth; the roof of the mouth being an instrument of speech; the same word is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:10

I am my beloved's ,.... These are the words of the church, strongly expressing the assurance of faith she had of her union to Christ, and interest in him; which shows that "that" grace is attainable, and that there may be a continuation of the exercise of it; it may be expressed again and again, as it is by the church in this Song, Song of Solomon 2:16 ; and that the exercise of it often follows, upon the enjoyment of Christ's presence, as here, upon his going tap to the palm tree; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:11

Come, my beloved ,.... The word come is often used by Christ, and here by the church, in imitation of him; see Song of Solomon 2:10 . This call is the call of the church upon Christ, to make good his promise, Song of Solomon 7:8 ; and is an earnest desire after the presence of Christ, and the manifestations of his love; which desire is increased the more it is enjoyed; and it shows the sense she had of her own insufficiency for the work she was going about: she knew that visiting the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:12

Let us get up early to the vineyards ,.... After a night's lodging in the fields, or among the "Cyprus trees". By which "vineyards" may be meant particular churches, gathered according to Gospel order, and distinguished from the world, planted with fruitful vines, and fenced by almighty power: hither the church proposes to "get up early", very early in the morning; being willing to take the first and most seasonable opportunity of visiting the saints, to know their state and condition; and,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:13

The mandrakes give a smell ,.... Or, "those lovely flowers", as Junius and Tremellius, and Piscator, translate the words; even those the church proposed to give to her beloved, when in the fields Some take them to be violets; others, jessamine; others, more probably, lilies F7 Pfeiffer. Dubia Vexata, cent. 1. loc. 59. p. 79. ; as the circumstances of time and place, when and where they flourished, and their fragrant smell, and figure like cups, show. Ravius F8 Dissert. de Dudaim. ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 7:9

The roof of thy mouth like the best wine - The voice or conversation of the spouse is most probably what is meant. Causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak - As good wine has a tendency to cause the most backward to speak fluently when taken in moderation; so a sight of thee, and hearing the charms of thy conversation, is sufficient to excite the most taciturn to speak, and even to become eloquent in thy praises. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 7:10

I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me - It is worthy of remark that the word which we translate his desire is the very same used Genesis 3:16 ; : Thy desire, thy ruling appetite, תשוקתך teshukathech , shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. This was a part of the woman's curse. Now here it seems to be reversed; for the bride says, I am my beloved's, and his desire or ruling appetite and affection, תשוקתו teshukatho , is עלי ali , Upon Me. The old MS.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 7:11

Let us go forth into the field - It has been conjectured that the bridegroom arose early every morning, and left the bride's apartment, and withdrew to the country; often leaving her asleep, and commanding her companions not to disturb her till she should awake of herself. Here the bride wishes to accompany her spouse to the country, and spend a night at his country house. read more

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