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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-4

Here, I. The spouse wishes for a constant intimacy and freedom with the Lord Jesus. She was already betrothed to him, but, the nuptials being yet not solemnized and published (the bride, the Lamb's wife, will not be completely ready till his second coming), she was obliged to be shy and to keep at some distance; she therefore wishes she may be taken for his sister, he having called her so (Song 5:1), and that she might have the same chaste and innocent familiarity with him that a sister has... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:3

His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me. That is, when she should have the presence of Christ in her mother's house. Or the words are a petition that so it might be, "let his left hand", &c.; F7 Tigurine version, Marckius, some in Michaelis. ; or a declaration of what she did enjoy, "his left hand is under my head", &c.; F8 Mercerus, Piscator, Cocceius, Michaelis. ; see Gill on Song of Solomon 2:6 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 8:3

His left hand - See on Song of Solomon 2:6 ; (note). With the fourth verse the Sixth night of the marriage week is supposed to end. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-3

Oh that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! When I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; and none would despise me. I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who would instruct me; I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, of the juice of my pomegranate. His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me. The meaning seems to be this—Let our relation to one another be the highest and the purest and the most... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-3

The ardour of spiritual love. There is no measure, no restraint, in this language. If it is possible for human love, when duly placed, to be too fervent and absorbing, this is when that is given to the creature which it behoves us to reserve for the Creator. Passion and poetry combine to express the deepest emotions, the most ardent wishes of the soul. I. THE OBJECT OF SPIRITUAL LOVE . 1 . In loving Christ the soul centres its purest and strongest affections upon One who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-4

Wishes of the bride. 1 . That she had known the bridegroom always. The bride continues the address of Song of Solomon 7:1-13 . She is still speaking to the king, telling him of her love. He had again and again called her his sister—his sister-bride. She now wishes that he were to her as a brother; that they could have been children of the same mother; that they could have known one another from infancy. So in the close union of love between husband and wife there comes sometimes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-4

Oh that men would understand! Such seems to be the sentiment of these verses. She who speaks grieves that those about her did not see how natural and right was her love for her beloved. She could almost wish he were her brother instead of her betrothed, for then those who saw her love for him would not, as now they did, despise her for it. She could not have been already a bride, as is so constantly assumed, for in that case her love could not have awakened scorn. But they despised her for... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 8:3

The bride now turns to and addresses the chorus as before (marginal reference). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 8:2-3

Song of Solomon 8:2-3. I would lead and bring thee With joy and triumph, as the bridegroom was usually brought to the bride’s house; into my mother’s house, who would instruct me How I should behave myself toward thee: or, as the clause may be rendered, where she did instruct, or educate me. I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, &c. I would give thee the best entertainment the house affords. My gifts and graces should all be employed to serve and glorify thee. His left... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-4

Restrained behaviour (8:1-4)A brief poem addressed by the girl to her lover displays the frustration that the two felt in not being able to show their love to each other openly. The girl comments that if they were brother and sister they would at least be able to kiss in public (8:1-3). But fitting expressions of love between the two will come in their own good time. They do not need anyone to arouse them (4). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 8:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 8:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 8:2-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:1-4

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