Song of Solomon 1:8-14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:7-11

Here is, I. The humble petition which the spouse presents to her beloved, the shepherdess to the shepherd, the church and every believer to Christ, for a more free and intimate communion with him. She turns from the daughters of Jerusalem, to whom she had complained both of her sins and of her troubles, and looks up to heaven for relief and succour against both, Song 1:7. Here observe, 1. The title she gives to Christ: O thou whom my soul loveth. Note, It is the undoubted character of all true... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:12-17

Here the conference is carried on between Christ and his spouse, and endearments are mutually exchanged. I. Believers take a great complacency in Christ, and in communion with him. To you that believe he is precious, above any thing in this world, 1 Pet. 2:7. Observe, 1. The humble reverence believers have for Christ as their Sovereign, Song 1:12. He is a King in respect both of dignity and dominion; he wears the crown of honour, he bears the sceptre of power, both which are the unspeakable... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:8

If thou know not ,.... Or, "seeing thou knowest not" F13 אם "quandoquidem", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. ; the saints in this imperfect state know but in part, are ignorant of many things, and in some measure of themselves; for though they know much of the sinfulness and deceitfulness of their hearts, yet they know not all; and of their imperfection and weakness, yet not the whole of it; and some render the words, "if thou know not to thee", or, "for thyself", as Ainsworth; or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:9

I have compared thee, O my love ,.... The church having taken the direction of Christ, had now found him, and was with him; and when for her encouragement and comfort he greets her as his love, an appellation very usual among lovers; and in the chastest sense between husband and wife; the church was Christ's love, being both the object and subject of it; to whom he had showed love, and whose love was shed abroad in her heart; or "my friend" F20 רעיתי "amica mea", Pagninus, Montanus,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:10

Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels ,.... Or "beautiful as turtledoves", as the Septuagint; or it may be rendered "with turtles", since the word "jewels" is not in the text; not with images of turtles on the bridles of the horses before mentioned, as Aben Ezra; but rather some ornaments of women having such images on them may be meant, called "turtles", or "turturellas"; they seem to me to be the same with the earrings, which being fastened to a thin plate of gold or silver, which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:11

We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver. Christ here in his own name, and in the name of the other two divine Persons, promises to the church a greater glory than as yet she had enjoyed; and seems to have respect to the Gospel dispensation; for by "golden borders" studded with "silver" may be meant the ordinances of the Gospel, preferable to those under the law; and therefore said to be of "gold and silver", for their glory, splendour, and durableness: or else the doctrines... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:12

While the King sitteth at his table ,.... These are the words of the church, relating what influence the presence of Christ, her Lord and King, had upon the exercise of her graces, while he was keeping the nuptial feast, on account of his marriage with her. He was anointed King of saints from eternity, before his incarnation, when he was rejoicing before God his Father, as if at a feast; and while he was thus distant, the faith, hope, desire, and expectation of the saints, were exercised... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:13

A bundle of myrrh is my well beloved unto me ,.... These are the words of the church continued; expressing her great delight in Christ, and her strong love and affection for him, and therefore calls him "my well beloved"; which is expressive both of the greatness of Christ's love to her, and of the strength of her affection to him, as well as of her faith of interest in him; hence she says, he was as "a bundle of myrrh" to her. Some think F14 Vid. Fortunat. Schace. Eleochrism. Sacr. I.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:14

My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi. Engedi was a place near Jericho, and famous for palm trees, as that was, hence called Hazazontamar, 2 Chronicles 20:2 . Pliny F15 Nat. Hist. l. 5. c. 17. sneaking of this place, which he calls Engadda, says, it is second to Jerusalem for fertility and groves of palm trees; and Josephus F16 Antiqu. l. 9. c. 1. s. 2. observes, that there grew the best palm trees and opobalsam; wherefore Aben Ezra, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:8

If thou know not - This appears to be the reply of the virgins. They know not exactly; and therefore direct the bride to the shepherds, who would give information. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:7-11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:12-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 1:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 1:8

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