Song of Solomon 4:16

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:15-16

These seem to be the words of the spouse, the church, in answer to the commendations which Christ, the bridegroom, had given of her as a pleasant fruitful garden. Isa. she a garden? I. She owns her dependence upon Christ himself to make this garden fruitful. To him she has an eye (Song 4:15) as the fountain of gardens, not only the founder of them, by whom they are planted and to whom they owe their being, but the fountain of them, by which they are watered and to which they own their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:16

Awake, O north wind ,.... These words, according to some F12 So Cocceius, Marckius, Michaelis. , are the words of the church continued, praying for the spirit; to which sense the order and connection of the words seem to incline; though the language suits best with Christ, who has the command of the winds, and a right and property in the garden, the church: nor does it seem so agreeable, that the church should petition Christ to let loose the north wind upon her, if by that are meant... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 4:16

Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south - It is granted that the south wind in Palestine, in the summer, is extremely hot and troublesome; therefore, another interpretation of this passage has been proposed by Mr. Harmer; who thinks בואי boi , which we render come, signifies enter into thy repositories; and, therefore, supposes the true interpretation of the words to be as follows: "Arise, thou north wind, (and retire, thou south), blow upon my garden; let the spices thereof flow... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:7-16

Further conversation. I. THE WORDS OF THE BRIDEGROOM . 1 . His entire love for the bride. If the view of Song of Solomon 4:6 indicated above gives the true meaning, the bride has left the bridegroom for a time. In the evening they meet again, and the king again expresses his affection: "Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee." Such shall the Church be in the eyes of Christ, when he has sanctified and cleansed her with the washing of water by the Word; when... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:12-16

The King's garden. The Church of Christ is fitly likened to a garden. It is a piece of territory separated from the rest, enclosed from the beaten road of this world's traffic. The distinguishing mark of a Christian Church is separation; i.e. separation from evil, separation as a means of blessing. As in a garden a king finds great delight and solace, so in this sacred garden Jesus Christ has a special joy. He calls it "my garden." We do not hear him say, "My star; my snow-capped... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:16

Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his precious fruits. This is the answer of the bride to the lavish praises of her husband. I am all his. She is yet unworthy of the king and of his love until the seasonal changes have developed and unfolded and spread forth her excellences. The north represents cold; the south, heat. Let the various influences from different quarters flow gently... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:16

Even so, come, Lord Jesus! This is the state of mind produced by the consciousness of Christ's gracious estimate of us. We can scarce believe that it is as he says, but that he counts us such makes us long to be such. Therefore in this verse we may hear the cry of the soul, that he would make us to be what he says we are. "Even so, come," etc. Note— I. WHAT THIS ASPIRATION OF THE SOUL CONFESSES . 1 . The power of Christ to produce all this. Hence the appeal, "Awake,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:16

The response of love. The impassioned encomium of the bridegroom is not disregarded, is not ineffectual; it not only yields satisfaction and pleasure to her who is the object of unstinted praise; it elicits the response of appreciative gratitude and affectionate welcome. If Christ delights in the Church, the Church also delights in Christ, and yields to him the tribute of loyal obedience. I. DIVINE INFLUENCES ARE ENTREATED . The breath of the Spirit of God passing graciously... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 4:16

The bride’s brief reply, declaring her affection for the king and willingness to belong to him. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 4:16

Song of Solomon 4:16. Awake, O north wind, &c. These winds may signify the several dispensations of God’s Spirit. Blow upon my garden This verse is spoken by the spouse. And she calls the garden both hers and his, because of that oneness which is between them, Song of Solomon 2:16. That the spices may flow out That my graces may be exercised. Let my beloved come into his garden Let Christ afford his gracious presence to his church; and eat his pleasant fruits And let him... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:15-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 4:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:7-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:12-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 4:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 4:16

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