Song of Solomon 4:2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-7

Here is, I. A large and particular account of the beauties of the church, and of gracious souls on whom the image of God is renewed, consisting in the beauty of holiness. In general, he that is a competent judge of beauty, whose judgment, we are sure, is according to truth, and what all must subscribe to, he has said, Behold, thou art fair. She had commended him, and called all about her to take notice of his glories; and hereby she recommends herself to him, gains his favour, and, in return... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:2

Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep ,.... That is, like the teeth of a flock of sheep; as her eyes were like the eyes of doves, and her hair like the hair of goats: and Galen long ago observed, that human teeth are much like the teeth of sheep, in figure, order, and structure, as well as are small and white; neatly set, innocent and harmless, not ravenous and voracious, cropping herbs and grass only F23 In Salazar apud Marckium in loc. ; the whiteness of the teeth is chiefly... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 4:2

Thy teeth are like a flock - This comparison appears to be founded on the evenness, neatness, and whiteness of the newly shorn and newly washed sheep. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-5

The charm of true beauty. The bride is now in the palace which is to be her residence of state. The veil is removed from her countenance, and as her royal lover and spouse gazes upon her form and features, he is filled with admiration, and breaks forth in a poetical commendation of her loveliness. The language is the warm language of love, and the figures employed are more Oriental than those which would be used amongst ourselves. But all is natural to an Eastern imagination, which revels... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-6

The bridegroom with the bride. I. HIS PRAISE OF THE BRIDE . 1 . The earthly bridegroom. The bridegroom rejoices over the bride. She is wholly his. He enumerates her beauties; they are very precious to him; his great love leads him to dwell on every point. The love of the espousals ( Jeremiah 2:2 ), the young love of the newly wedded, is a beautiful thing, very tender and touching; it leaves a fragrant memory behind—a memory treasured still after the lapse of many years,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-7

What Christ sees in those who love him. As a mere story, these verses may be taken as a further attempt on the part of King Solomon to win her to whom he speaks for himself. Therefore he extols her beauty. Her eyes like the beautiful eyes of the Syrian dove; her dark glossy hair like that of the goats that browse on the slopes of Mount Gilead; her teeth white as the newly cleansed wool, as even and regular as is the fleece that has been first shorn, and perfect as is the breed of sheep he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:2

Thy teeth are like a flock of ewes that are newly shorn, which are come up from the washing; whereof every one hath twins, and none is bereaved among them. The simile is very apt and beautiful Thy teeth are perfectly smooth, regular, and white; the upper set corresponding exactly to the lower set, like twin births in which there is no break (cf. So Song of Solomon 6:6 ). The moisture of the saliva dentium, heightening the glance of the teeth, is frequently mentioned in love songs. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 4:2

Whereof ... - Or, “all of them are equal pairs, and none is bereft among them,” i. e., none has lost her mate. The points of comparison in this simile are of course brilliant whiteness, regularity, and completeness of number. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 4:2-3

Song of Solomon 4:2-3. Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep Numerous, and placed in due order: that are even and shorn Smooth and even, as also clean and white. Whereof every one bears twins Which seems to denote the two rows of teeth: and none is barren among them Not one tooth is lacking. Thy speech is comely Which is added as another ingredient of an amiable person; and to explain the foregoing metaphor. The discourse of believers is edifying and comfortable, and acceptable to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-16

A wedding procession (3:6-5:1)As the wedding day approaches, the girl pictures the coming of the bridegroom for her as a royal wedding procession - King Solomon in all his glory coming to this humble country town to claim his bride. She pictures the scene as the procession approaches amid clouds of perfumed incense. The centre of attraction is the king himself, carried on his gold and silver carriage and surrounded by fully armed royal guards in brilliant uniforms (6-11).The bridegroom meets... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 4:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 4:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 4:2-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1-16

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