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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 6:8

8. threescore—indefinite number, as in Song of Solomon 3:7. Not queens, c., of Solomon, but witnesses of the espousals, rulers of the earth contrasted with the saints, who, though many, are but "one" bride (Isaiah 52:15 Luke 22:25; Luke 22:26; John 17:21; 1 Corinthians 10:17). The one Bride is contrasted with the many wives whom Eastern kings had in violation of the marriage law (1 Corinthians 10:17- :). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 6:1-9

A Dream. His Beauty and hers2-7. Another dream of hers, with a painful ending. The accumulation (Son 5:2) of names of endearment reminds us of the frequent repetition, by a Palestinian bridegroom during the wedding dance, of Yâ halâli, Yâ mâli, ' O my property, 'Omy possession!'2. Heavy dew falls, especially during spring and in the second half of the night. The Spanish poet whom Longfellow translated had in his mind our passage and Revelation 3:20 :'Lord, what am I, that, with unceasing... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 6:2-9

A Dream. His Beauty and hers2-7. Another dream of hers, with a painful ending. The accumulation (Song of Solomon 5:2) of names of endearment reminds us of the frequent repetition, by a Palestinian bridegroom during the wedding dance, of Yâ halâli, Yâ mâli, ’ O my property, ’Omy possession!’2. Heavy dew falls, especially during spring and in the second half of the night. The Spanish poet whom Longfellow translated had in his mind our passage and Revelation 3:20:’Lord, what am I, that, with... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Song of Solomon 6:8

(8) There are threescore queens.—Presumably a description of Solomon’s harem (from comp. with Song of Solomon 8:11-12), though the numbers are far more sober than in 1 Kings 11:3. Probably the latter marks a later form of the traditions of the grand scale on which everything at the court of the monarch was conducted, and this, though a poetic, is a truer version of the story of his loves. The conjunction of alamôth with concubines, pilageshîm (comp. παλλακή, pellex), decides for translating it... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Song of Solomon 6:1-13

Spiritual Transports Song of Solomon 6:12 What is the meaning of 'the chariots of Amminadib'? It may perhaps be best regarded as a proverbial expression by which swift and splendid chariots are described. The rendering of the Revised Version doubtless gives us the substantial idea of the comparison: 'Or ever I was aware, my soul set me among the chariots of my princely people'. Whatever the immediate reference may be, it is a remarkable description of the mystical experiences of a soul. I.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-13

MYSTICAL INTERPRETATIONSTHUS far we have been considering the bare, literal sense of the text. It cannot be denied that, if only to lead up to the metaphorical significance of the words employed, those words must be approached through their primary physical meanings. This is essential even to the understanding of pure allegory such as that of "The Faerie Queene" and "The Pilgrim’s Progress"; we must understand the adventures of the Red Cross Knight and the course of Christian’s journey before... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Song of Solomon 6:1-13

CHAPTER 6 The description of Her Beloved was addressed to the daughters of Jerusalem. Their answer is recorded in the beginning of this chapter. Her outburst of praise, her glowing testimony of Him, created the desire in the hearts of others to become His. “Whither is thy Beloved gone? ... We will seek Him with thee.” The bride answers and then in words of precious assurance she declares, “I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is mine.” Then the Bridegroom speaks in loving praise of her. He speaks... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Song of Solomon 6:8

6:8 There are {d} sixty queens, and eighty concubines, and virgins without number.(d) Meaning that the gifts are infinite which Christ gives to his Church: or that his faithful are many in number. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-13

Acts 4:0 , SCENE 1 This subsection corresponds to the afternoon of the fourth day, and carries us through chapter 6. The occasion looks like a formal visit of the bridegroom, with his courtiers, to the bride and her maids of honor. The place is a room in her future palace. Solomon begins his praises (Song of Solomon 6:4-12 ), when the bride rises to retire, but the courtiers beg her to remain (Song of Solomon 6:13 ). The ladies inquire, “What will ye see in the Shulamite?” or “Why do ye desire... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Song of Solomon 6:1-13

Christ and His Church Song of Solomon 5-8 The Song has a double action: sometimes the Church praises Christ, and sometimes Christ praises the Church. The most noticeable feature is that the praise on both sides is equal. Not one word does the Church say of Christ that Christ does not in his turn say of the Church. So there is no idolatry in Christian worship when that worship is directed to God the Son. God the Son does not take from the Church all praise and honour without returning to his... read more