John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:9
Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women ,.... Or "maids of honour" F14 ביקרותיך "inter noblies tuas", Tigurine version. ; who filled and adorned the king's court, and made a splendid appearance there, the same with the virgins, the companions of the bride, in Psalm 45:14 ; and design truly gracious souls, believers in Christ, who are his "precious ones" F15 Heb. "pretiosas", Piscator; so Ainsworth. , as the word may be rendered; the excellent in the earth, in whom... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:8
All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia ,.... Either his human nature, as anointed with the oil of gladness, and filled with the graces of the Spirit, signified by the holy anointing oil in the tabernacle, of which the things mentioned were ingredients, Exodus 30:23 ; or the garments of salvation and robe of righteousness, wrought out by him for his people, which are well pleasing and acceptable to his Father, and of a sweet smelling savour, being agreeable to his law... read more