Song of Solomon 1:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 1:13-14

Song of Solomon 1:13-14. A bundle of myrrh Myrrh was ever reckoned among the best perfumes; shall lie, &c. This phrase may denote the church’s intimate union with, and hearty affection to Christ. My beloved is as a cluster of camphire We are not concerned to know exactly what this was; it being confessed that it was some grateful plant, and that it set forth that great delight which the church hath in the enjoyment of Christ; in the vineyards of Engedi A pleasant and well-watered... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:8-17

The lovers talk together (1:8-2:7)In reply to the girl’s longing, the man invites her to come and join him in the fields (8). He praises her beauty and promises to give her the finest jewellery (9-11). The girl responds that her greatest joy is just to be in his presence and let her love flow out to him (12-14). After the man further praises the girl’s beauty (15), she expresses her desire to be with him in the fields again, where they can lie down together in the shade of the trees (16-17).The... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Song of Solomon 1:14

My beloved. Masculine. Same word as "well-beloved" in Song of Solomon 1:13 . camphire = henna, or cypress flowers. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Song of Solomon 1:14

Song of Solomon 1:14. As a cluster of camphire— As a cluster of cypress flowers; the New Translation. By cypress here, is not meant the trees so called, but an aromatic plant which, Sir Thomas Brown tells us, produces a sweet and odoriferous bush of flowers; out of which was made the oleum cyprinum. See his "Observations on Plants mentioned in Scripture." The vineyards at Engedi, near Jericho, were not so much for vines as aromatic shrubs. These the Jews cultivated for the sake of their gums,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 1:14

14. cluster—Jesus Christ is one, yet manifold in His graces. camphire—or, "cypress." The "hennah" is meant, whose odorous flowers grow in clusters, of a color white and yellow softly blended; its bark is dark, the foliage light green. Women deck their persons with them. The loveliness of Jesus Christ. vineyards—appropriate in respect to Him who is "the vine." The spikenard was for the banquet (Song of Solomon 1:12); the myrrh was in her bosom continually (Song of Solomon 1:12- :); the camphire... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:2-17

The Ardent Affection of the Lovers2-7. Songs of the bride: her enquiry and his answers.2. Love] The original has 'loves,' i.e. expressions of love, repeated kisses and embraces.3. Ointments] Orientals have always been passionately fond of perfumes. The literatures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome abound in references to them: in the Bible see Psalms 23:5; Psalms 45:7-8; Proverbs 7:17; Proverbs 27:9; Luke 7:46; John 12:3. A modern traveller writes: 'Arabs are delighted with perfumes; the nomad... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Song of Solomon 1:14

(14) Camphire.—Marg., cypress: Heb., côpher. There is no doubt of the identity of this plant with the Henna of the Arabs, the Lawsonia aïba or inermis of botanists. Robinson found it growing in abundance at En-gedi (where alone it is found), and suggested the identification (see his Note, Researches, ii. 211). Tristram describes it thus: “It is a small shrub, eight or ten feet high, with dark back, pale green foliage, and clusters of white and yellow blossoms of a powerful fragrance. Not only... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Song of Solomon 1:1-17

Song of Solomon the Unutterable Song of Solomon 1:1 'The Song of songs' the Song that holds all other songs and makes them poor; the Song that has in it all the notes and all the gamut and all the instruments and all the vocal miracles, with something added. It is that plus quantity that puzzles the algebra of the Church. I. Take an instance which goes well with 'Song of songs,' 'Holy of holies,' of which we read in Exodus 26:33 , In the Authorized Version it is 'the most holy,' in other... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:1-17

TRUE LOVE TESTEDSong of Solomon 1:1-17; Song of Solomon 2:1-17; Song of Solomon 3:1-11; Song of Solomon 4:1-16; Song of Solomon 5:1THE poem opens with a scene in Solomon’s palace. A country maiden has just been introduced to the royal harem. The situation is painful enough in itself, for the poor, shy girl is experiencing the miserable loneliness of finding herself in an unsympathetic crowd. But that is not all. She is at once the object of general observation; every eye is turned towards her;... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Song of Solomon 1:1-17

Annotations SONG OF SONGS In studying this Love Song the primary application to the remnant of Israel must not be lost sight of. It is to be kept in mind that we are on Jewish ground and that the perfect assurance of that perfect love, which we know as members of His body, is lacking. The deeper spiritual applications which the individual believer may make in heart communion with the Lord, must be left to each person. In a certain sense we are here in the “Holiest” of all, for love-communion... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 1:13-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:8-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Song of Solomon 1:14

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Song of Solomon 1:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 1:14

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:2-17

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Song of Solomon 1:14

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Song of Solomon 1:1-17

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:1-17

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Song of Solomon 1:1-17

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