Song of Solomon 1:8-2:7 NASB

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 1:8

Song of Solomon 1:8. If thou know not This is Christ’s answer; go thy way, &c. Observe and follow the paths which my sheep have trodden before thee, my faithful servants, Abraham and others. For the church in all ages is one and the same, and there is but one way, for the substance, in which all the saints, from the beginning to the end of the world walk, Christ being the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever. Feed thy kids Take care for the feeding of all, and especially young... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:8-17

The lovers talk together (1:8-2:7)In reply to the girl’s longing, the man invites her to come and join him in the fields (8). He praises her beauty and promises to give her the finest jewellery (9-11). The girl responds that her greatest joy is just to be in his presence and let her love flow out to him (12-14). After the man further praises the girl’s beauty (15), she expresses her desire to be with him in the fields again, where they can lie down together in the shade of the trees (16-17).The... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Song of Solomon 1:8

If thou, &c. Answer of the court-ladies: ironical. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:8

THE IRONIC RETORT OF THE HAREM WOMEN"If thou know not, O thou fairest among women,Go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock,And feed thy kids beside the shepherds' tents.""This verse contains the response of the chorus."[15] What chorus? The scene here is that of Solomon's harem. These had overheard her soliloquy, longing to find her true love; and their ironic and contemptuous answer is in this verse. "Let her go and find him for herself. `Go back to your shepherd life'; feed the kids by... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Song of Solomon 1:8

Song of Solomon 1:8. If thou know not, &c.— This is the reply of the virgins, and it breathes all the simplicity of pastoral life. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 1:8

8. If—she ought to have known (John 14:8; John 14:9). The confession of her ignorance and blackness (John 14:9- :) leads Him to call her "fairest" (John 14:9- :). Her jealousy of letting even "His companions" take the place of Himself (Song of Solomon 1:7) led her too far. He directs her to follow them, as they follow Him (1 Corinthians 11:1; Hebrews 6:10; Hebrews 6:12); to use ordinances and the ministry; where they are, He is (Jeremiah 6:16; Matthew 18:19; Matthew 18:20; Hebrews 10:25).... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:2-17

The Ardent Affection of the Lovers2-7. Songs of the bride: her enquiry and his answers.2. Love] The original has 'loves,' i.e. expressions of love, repeated kisses and embraces.3. Ointments] Orientals have always been passionately fond of perfumes. The literatures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome abound in references to them: in the Bible see Psalms 23:5; Psalms 45:7-8; Proverbs 7:17; Proverbs 27:9; Luke 7:46; John 12:3. A modern traveller writes: 'Arabs are delighted with perfumes; the nomad... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Song of Solomon 1:8

(8) If thou know not.—With this verse one subsection of the poem plainly ends. Most of the supporters of the dramatic theory make Song of Solomon 1:9 begin the second scene of Act I.; and many of them understand this reply to the heroine’s question as an ironical allusion on the part of the court ladies to her low birth. We take it rather as one of the many playful ways in which the poet either recalls or arranges meetings with the object of his passion (comp. Song of Solomon 2:10-14). In the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Song of Solomon 1:1-17

Song of Solomon the Unutterable Song of Solomon 1:1 'The Song of songs' the Song that holds all other songs and makes them poor; the Song that has in it all the notes and all the gamut and all the instruments and all the vocal miracles, with something added. It is that plus quantity that puzzles the algebra of the Church. I. Take an instance which goes well with 'Song of songs,' 'Holy of holies,' of which we read in Exodus 26:33 , In the Authorized Version it is 'the most holy,' in other... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:1-17

TRUE LOVE TESTEDSong of Solomon 1:1-17; Song of Solomon 2:1-17; Song of Solomon 3:1-11; Song of Solomon 4:1-16; Song of Solomon 5:1THE poem opens with a scene in Solomon’s palace. A country maiden has just been introduced to the royal harem. The situation is painful enough in itself, for the poor, shy girl is experiencing the miserable loneliness of finding herself in an unsympathetic crowd. But that is not all. She is at once the object of general observation; every eye is turned towards her;... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 1:8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:8-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Song of Solomon 1:8

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Song of Solomon 1:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 1:8

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:2-17

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Song of Solomon 1:8

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Song of Solomon 1:1-17

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:1-17

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