Song of Solomon 1:3-4

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

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:4

Draw me ,.... With the cords of love, for what draw lovers to each other more strongly? under the influence of that they cannot bear to be without each other's company. Aben Ezra takes these words to be spoken by the virgins, who everyone of them said this, promising upon it to follow after the drawer; but they are rather the request of the church, desirous of nearer and more intimate communion with Christ; for this is not to be understood of drawing at first conversion, as the fruit of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:3

Thy name is as ointment poured forth - Ointments and perfumes were, and still are, in great request among the Asiatics. They occur constantly in their entertainments. Thy name is as refreshing to my heart, as the best perfumes diffused through a chamber are to the senses of the guests. Therefore do the virgins love thee - She means herself; but uses this periphrasis through modesty. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:4

Draw me - Let me have the full assurance of thy affection. We will run after thee - Speaking in the plural through modesty, while still herself is meant. The king hath brought me - My spouse is a potentate, a mighty king, no ordinary person. Into his chambers - He has favored me with his utmost confidence. The upright love thee - The most perfect and accomplished find thee worthy of their highest esteem. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

The prologue. I. THE INSCRIPTION . 1 . The title. We are told ( 1 Kings 4:1-34 :82) that the songs of Solomon were a thousand and five. This is the chief of all, the Song of Songs. It stands alone in the Old Testament. It is a pastoral drama of singular loveliness. It shows a delight in the beauties of nature such as we might look for in him who "spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall; of beasts also, and of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

The Bridegroom and the bride. Love's native language is poetry. When strong and happy feeling dominates the soul, it soon bursts into a song. As young life in a fruit tree breaks out into leaf and blossom, so the spiritual force of love unfolds in metaphor and music. Among the lyrics composed by King David, those which celebrate the Messiah-Prince have the richest glory of fervour, blossom most into Oriental imagery; and inasmuch as Solomon inherited somewhat the poetic genius of his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:2-4

Desire after God. Translated into language more congenial to our ordinary Christian thought, these verses may be taken as a parabolic setting forth of the blessed truth contained in the well known words of the psalm, "My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God; when shall I come and appear before God?" It surely would be speaking blasphemy, and an abasement of the Bible, if we were to look on the sensuous words with which these verses begin as meaning nothing more than they say in their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:3

Thine ointments have a goodly fragrance; thy name is as ointment poured forth; therefore do the virgins love thee. There is some slight difference among critics as to the rendering of this verse, but it does not affect the meaning. Lovely and delightful thou art. As thy perfumes are so precious, so is thy name; the more it is spread, the more delight is found in it. The idea is that the person is the sweetest, and that his communications are elevating and inspiring. The "virgins" may be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:3

Christ's Name. "His Name is as ointment poured forth." We apply the text to him. It cannot be shown that such application is wrong. Perfumes largely used in the East—in acts of worship; in entertainments, as marks of favour to honoured guests (cf. Psalms 23:1-6 .; John 12:1-50 .). The Name of Christ is here likened to such precious perfume, the sweet odour of which fills the whole house, as did that which Mary poured on the Lord. The "Name" stands for all that Christ is to us. The... read more

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:4

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:2-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:3

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