Song of Solomon 2:8-17 WEB

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:16

My beloved is mine, and I am his ,.... These are the words of the church; who, having had such evidences of Christ's love to her, and care of her, expresses her faith of interest in him, and suggests the obligations she lay under to observe his commands. The words are expressive of the mutual interest had property Christ and his church have in each other: Christ is the church's, by the Father's gift of him to her, to be her Head, Husband, and Saviour; and by the gift of himself unto her,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:17

Until the day break, and the shadows flee away ,.... Which may be connected with Song of Solomon 2:16 ; either with the former part, "my beloved is mine", &c.; Song of Solomon 2:16 ; and then the sense is, as long as night and day continue, and God's covenant with both stands sure; so long union to Christ, and covenant interest in him, will abide: or with the latter part, "he feedeth among the lilies until", &c.; even until his second coming: or with the next clause in this... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:8

Behold, he cometh leaping - This appears to be highly characteristic of the gambols of the shepherds, and points out the ecstasy with which those who were enamoured ran to their mates. It is supposed that the second day's eclogue begins at this verse. The author of what was then called A New Translation of Solomon's Song, observes, The bride relates how the bridegroom, attended by his companions, had come under her window, and called upon her to come forth and enjoy the beauties of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:9

He standeth behind our wall - This may refer to the wall by which the house was surrounded, the space between which and the house constituted the court. He was seen first behind the wall, and then in the court; and lastly came to the window of his bride's chamber. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:11

The winter is past - Mr. Harmer has made some good collections on this part, from Drs. Shaw and Russet, which I shall transcrilbe. One part of the winter is distinguished from the rest of it by the people of the East, on account of the severity of the cold. At Aleppo it lasts about forty days, and is called by the natives maurbanie. I would propose it to the consideration of the learned, whether the word here used, and translated winter, may not be understood to mean what the Aleppines... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:13

The fig tree putteth forth her green figs - The fig tree in Judea bears double crops; the first of which is ripe in spring. But the tree, as I have elsewhere observed, bears figs all the year through, in the climes congenial to it. That is, the fig tree has always ripe or unripe fruit on it. I never saw a healthy tree naked. But in the beginning of spring they grow fast, and become turgid. The vines with the tender grape - The versions understand this of the flowers of the vine. These... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:14

My dove - in the clefts of the rock - He compares his bride hiding herself in her secret chambers and closets to a dove in the clefts of the rock. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:15

Take us the foxes - That these were ruinous to vines all authors allow. They love the vine, and they are eaten in autumn in some countries, according to Galen, when they are very fat with eating the grapes. They abounded in Judea; and did most damage when the clusters were young and tender. It is likely that these are the words of the bridegroom to his companions, just as he was entering the apartment of his spouse. "Take care of the vineyard: set the traps for the foxes, which are spoiling... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:16

My beloved is mine - The words of the bride on his entering: "I am thy own; thou art wholly mine." He feedeth among the lilies - The odor with which he is surrounded is as fine as if he passed the night among the sweetest scented flowers. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:17

Until the day break - Literally, until the day breathe; until the first dawn, which is usually accompanied with the most refreshing breezes. The shadows flee away - Referring to the evening or setting of the sun, at which all shadows vanish. The mountains of Bether - Translated also mountains of division, supposed to mean the mountains of Beth-horon. There was a place called Bithron, 2 Samuel 2:29 , on the other side of Jordan; and as the name signifies Partition, it might have... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:17

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