Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 2:2
2. Jesus Christ to the Bride (Matthew 10:16; John 15:19; 1 John 5:19). Thorns, equivalent to the wicked (2 Samuel 23:6; Psalms 57:4). daughters—of men, not of God; not "the virgins." "If thou art the lily of Jesus Christ, take heed lest by impatience, rash judgments, and pride, thou thyself become a thorn" [LUTHER]. read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Song of Solomon 2:2
As the lily = As a lily: the shepherd, taking up her word in his reply. thorns. See note on 2 Kings 14:9 . my love = my friend. Hebrew. ra'yah . See note on Song of Solomon 1:9 . Feminine again, showing that it is the shepherd who is speaking. daughters = damsels. Hebrew. banoth, feminine plural of beyn, a son. read more