Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 5:1-16
Song of Solomon 5:9 . What is thy beloved more than another beloved? To address this question to Pharaoh’s daughter, had been the highest insult. More therefore is intended in this sublime of songs than a mere nuptial poem. The address is to the church of Judea, whose husband is the Lord of hosts. Song of Solomon 5:10 . The chiefest among ten thousand. The standard bearer, or the captain general of ten thousand. So when he comes to judge the unbelieving world, the armies of heaven shall... read more
Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 5:1-16
Chapter 5Chapter 5, the bridegroom replies,I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved ( Song of Solomon 5:1 ).Now the bride responds, and she said,I sleep, but my heart is awake: it is the voice of my beloved that knocks, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and... read more