Song of Solomon 1:1-4

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

We have here the title of this book, showing, 1. The nature of it; it is a song, that it might the better answer the intention, which is to stir up the affections and to heat them, which poetry will be very instrumental to do. The subject is pleasing, and therefore fit to be treated of in a song, in singing which we may make melody with our hearts unto the Lord. It is evangelical; and gospel-times should be times of joy, for gospel-grace puts a new song into our mouths, Ps. 98:1. 2. The... read more

Matthew Henry

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 1:1

The Song of songs, which is Solomon's. Wrote by Solomon, king of Israel, as the "amanuensis" of the Holy Ghost; and not by Hezekiah and his men, as the Jews say F11 T. Bab. Bava Bathra, fol. 15. 1. : or, "concerning Solomon" F12 לשלמה "de Solomone", Cocceius. ; Christ, of whom Solomon was a type; see Song of Solomon 3:7 ; of his person, excellencies, love to his church, care of her, and concern for her; and of the nearness and communion he admitted her to, and indulged her... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:2

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth ,.... That is, Solomon; Christ, the antitype of Solomon, the church's beloved; or it is a relative without an antecedent, which was only in her own mind, "let him"; him, whom her thoughts were so much employed about; her affections were so strongly after; and whose image was as it were before her, present to her mind: and "the kisses of his mouth", she desires, intend some fresh manifestations and discoveries of his love to her; by some precious... 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 1:1

The song of songs - A song of peculiar excellence. See the Introduction. The rabbins consider this superior to all songs. Ten songs, says the Tarpon, have been sung; but this excels them all. The first was sung by Adam when his sin was pardoned. The second was sung by Moses and the Israelites at the Red Sea. The third was sung by the Israelites when they drank of the rock in the wilderness. The fourth was sung by Moses when summoned to depart from this world. The fifth was sung by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:2

Let him kiss me, etc. - She speaks of the bridegroom in the third person, to testify her own modesty, and to show him the greater respect. Thy love is better than wine - The versions in general translate דדיך dodeyca , thy breasts; and they are said to represent, spiritually, the Old and New Testaments. 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

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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:2

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 1:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:2

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

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

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