CHAPTER V. Lovely. Hebrew and Septuagint, " desires. " (Menochius) --- The beauty of Christ is chiefly interior; and all must aim at this perfection, who would be his spouses, Psalm xliv. 3. (Calmet) read more
9-16 Even those who have little acquaintance with Christ, cannot but see amiable beauty in others who bear his image. There are hopes of those who begin to inquire concerning Christ and his perfections. Christians, who are well acquainted with Christ themselves, should do all they can to make others know something of him. Divine glory makes him truly lovely in the eyes of all who are enlightened to discern spiritual things. He is white in the spotless innocence of his life, ruddy in the... read more
The Church Praises her Bridegroom v. 9. What is thy Beloved more than another beloved, to place Him so high in praise, O thou fairest among women? so the "daughters of Jerusalem," introduced for the sake of the liveliness of the presentation, ask Shulamith. What is thy Beloved more than another beloved that thou dost so charge us? namely, by admonishing them to assure Him of her lasting love and devotion. And the bride answers, v. 10. My Beloved is white and ruddy, fair and with the color... read more
FOURTH SONGShulamith’s longing for her home again awakened.Song of Solomon 5:2 to Song of Solomon 8:4FIRST SCENE:Shulamith and the Daughters of Jerusalem(Song of Solomon 5:2 to Song of Solomon 6:3)Shulamith (relating a dream).2 I1 was sleeping, but my heart was waking2—Hark!3 my beloved is knocking:‘Open4 to me, my sister,my dear, my dove, my perfect;5for6 my head is filled with dew,my locks with drops of the night!’3 “I7 have taken off my dress,how shall I put it on?I have washed my feet,how8... read more
IV. Experiences Following Betrothal (Song of Solomon 5:2-16; Song of Solomon 6:1-13; Son 7:1-9 ) 1. The Bride (Song of Solomon 5:2-16; Son 6:1-3 ). The Maiden's Troubled Dream. (a) The Coming of the Beloved in the Night ( Son 5:2-5 ) (b) The Door Opened, but the Beloved Vanished (Song of Solomon 5:6 a). (c) Her Search (Song of Solomon 5:6-16; Son 6:1-12 ). 1. Out in the Streets (6b). 2. The Ill Treatment of the Watchmen (7). 3. Appeal to the Women of Jerusalem (8). 4. Their Answer... read more
SECTION 4. HER SECOND NIGHTMARE (Song of Solomon 5:2 to Song of Solomon 6:3 ). Sadly the original warmth of the marriage appears at some stage to have grown cold, for we find now that she has a nightmare that when her beloved comes to enjoy her love, she cannot be bothered to open the door to him, especially as he has come in damp and dripping from watching over the sheep. (She still dreams of him as her shepherd). How can he thus expect to share her bed? So she refuses to open to him. She... read more
In her continuing dream the YOUNG WIFE gives her response “My beloved is white and ruddy, The chiefest among ten thousand. His head is as the most fine gold, His locks are curly, and black as a raven. His eyes are like doves beside the water-brooks, Washed with milk, and fitly set. His cheeks are as a bed of spices, As banks of sweet herbs, His lips are as lilies, dropping liquid myrrh. His hands are as rings of gold set with beryl, His body is as ivory work overlaid with sapphires. His legs... read more
Song of Solomon 5:8 to Song of Solomon 6:3 . Descriptive Poem ( Wasf) : The Strength and Beauty of the Bridegroom.— On this view, Song of Solomon 5:8 f. is taken as an introduction to the praises of “ the beloved,” and whether there is any real connexion with “ the dream poem” is uncertain. Song of Solomon 5:8 . sick: from the disappointment and delays of love. Song of Solomon 5:9 . Or, What kind of a beloved is thy beloved? Song of Solomon 5:10 . dazzling white ( Lamentations 4:7) and... read more
His mouth is most sweet, which was said before in other words, Song of Solomon 5:13, and is here justly repeated, because it was a principal part of Christ’s beauty, and the chief instrument of the spouse’s comfort and happiness, which wholly depends upon his sweet and excellent speeches, his holy precepts and gracious offers and promises contained in the gospel. He is altogether lovely; not to run out into more particulars, in one word, there is no part of him which is not exquisitely... read more
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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Song of Solomon 5:16
His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. And having now so largely particularized, she here sums up in one the whole description: as if she had said, time would fail to enumerate all: but such is my beloved, and such my friend, that he is altogether lovely, there is nothing in him but what is so. In his person, his offices, in every point of view, not only to me, but to all. Jehovah is unceasingly beholding him... read more