Song of Solomon 1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1

In this chapter, after the title of the book (Song 1:1), we have Christ and his church, Christ and a believer, expressing their esteem for each other. I. The bride, the church, speaks to the bridegroom (Song 1:2-4), to the daughters of Jerusalem (Song 1:5, 6), and then to the bridegroom, Song 1:7. II. Christ, the bridegroom, speaks in answer to the complaints and requests of his spouse, Song 1:8-11. III. The church expresses the great value she has for Christ, and the delights she takes in... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1

All scripture, we are sure, is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for the support and advancement of the interests of his kingdom among men, and it is never the less so for there being found in it some things dark and hard to be understood, which those that are unlearned and unstable wrest to their own destruction. In our belief both of the divine extraction and of the spiritual exposition of this book we are confirmed by the ancient, constant, and concurring testimony both of... read more

Matthew Henry

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

We have here the title of this book, showing, 1. The nature of it; it is a song, that it might the better answer the intention, which is to stir up the affections and to heat them, which poetry will be very instrumental to do. The subject is pleasing, and therefore fit to be treated of in a song, in singing which we may make melody with our hearts unto the Lord. It is evangelical; and gospel-times should be times of joy, for gospel-grace puts a new song into our mouths, Ps. 98:1. 2. The... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:2-6

The spouse, in this dramatic poem, is here first introduced addressing herself to the bridegroom and then to the daughters of Jerusalem. I. To the bridegroom, not giving him any name or title, but beginning abruptly: Let him kiss me; like Mary Magdalen to the supposed gardener (John 20:15), If thou have borne him hence, meaning Christ, but not naming him. The heart has been before taken up with the thoughts of him, and to this relative those thoughts were the antecedent, that good matter which... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:7-11

Here is, I. The humble petition which the spouse presents to her beloved, the shepherdess to the shepherd, the church and every believer to Christ, for a more free and intimate communion with him. She turns from the daughters of Jerusalem, to whom she had complained both of her sins and of her troubles, and looks up to heaven for relief and succour against both, Song 1:7. Here observe, 1. The title she gives to Christ: O thou whom my soul loveth. Note, It is the undoubted character of all true... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:12-17

Here the conference is carried on between Christ and his spouse, and endearments are mutually exchanged. I. Believers take a great complacency in Christ, and in communion with him. To you that believe he is precious, above any thing in this world, 1 Pet. 2:7. Observe, 1. The humble reverence believers have for Christ as their Sovereign, Song 1:12. He is a King in respect both of dignity and dominion; he wears the crown of honour, he bears the sceptre of power, both which are the unspeakable... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1

INTRODUCTION TO SONG OF SOLOMON 1 In this chapter, after the general title of the book, Song of Solomon 1:1 , the church expresses her strong desires, and most ardent wishes, for some fresh discoveries of the love of Christ to her, and for communion with him; having tasted of his love, smelt a sweet savour in his grace, and enjoyed fellowship with him in his house, Song of Solomon 1:2 . She observes her blackness and uncomeliness in herself; the trials and afflictions she met with from... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:1

The Song of songs, which is Solomon's. Wrote by Solomon, king of Israel, as the "amanuensis" of the Holy Ghost; and not by Hezekiah and his men, as the Jews say F11 T. Bab. Bava Bathra, fol. 15. 1. : or, "concerning Solomon" F12 לשלמה "de Solomone", Cocceius. ; Christ, of whom Solomon was a type; see Song of Solomon 3:7 ; of his person, excellencies, love to his church, care of her, and concern for her; and of the nearness and communion he admitted her to, and indulged her... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:2

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth ,.... That is, Solomon; Christ, the antitype of Solomon, the church's beloved; or it is a relative without an antecedent, which was only in her own mind, "let him"; him, whom her thoughts were so much employed about; her affections were so strongly after; and whose image was as it were before her, present to her mind: and "the kisses of his mouth", she desires, intend some fresh manifestations and discoveries of his love to her; by some precious... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:3

Because of the savour of thy good ointments ,.... It was usual for lovers to anoint themselves, their hair, garments, &c.; to commend themselves to each other; and it was common to commend each other's ointments, and the grateful smell of them F17 "Nam omuium unguentum odos prae tua nautea est", Plauti Curculio, Act. 1. Sc. 2. v. 5. none being like them, or so agreeable as theirs: by these ointments may be meant the grace of Christ, the fulness of it, the oil of gladness with which... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:2-6

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:7-11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:12-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:3

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