John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:9
My beloved is like a roe, or a young hart ,.... The church, upon the swift and speedy approach of Christ unto her, compares him to these creatures; which are well known for their swiftness F12 "Cervi veloces", Virgil. Aeneid. 5. v. 253. in running, and agility in leaping, as before observed: and, besides these things, Christ may be compared to them on other accounts; they are pleasant and lovely, choice and valuable; bear an antipathy to serpents, which they easily overcome; are very... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:8-13
The church is here pleasing herself exceedingly with the thoughts of her further communion with Christ after she has recovered from her fainting fit. I. She rejoices in his approach, Song 2:8. 1. She hears him speak: ?It is the voice of my beloved, calling me to tell me he is coming.? Like one of his own sheep, she knows his voice before she sees him, and can easily distinguish it from the voice of a stranger (John 10:4, 5), and, like a faithful friend of the bridegroom, she rejoices greatly... read more