Song of Solomon 4:1

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 4:1

Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair ,.... The same as in Song of Solomon 1:15 ; here repeated by Christ, to introduce the following commendation; to express the greatness of his love to his church; and show that he had the same opinion of her, and esteem for her, notwithstanding what had passed between that time and this; thou hast doves' eyes within thy locks ; the same comparison; see Gill on Song of Solomon 1:15 ; only with this difference, here her eyes... read more

Adam Clarke

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

Thou hast doves' eyes within thy locks - Perhaps this refers rather to a sort of veil worn by many of the Eastern women, but especially in Egypt. It is a species of black cloth made of the hair of some animal, probably the black goat; is suspended from the head by silken cords, one of which comes from the crown of the head, down the forehead, to the upper part of the nose, just under the eyes, at which place the veil begins; for the forehead and the eyes are uncovered, except the cord above... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1

Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thine eyes are as doves behind thy veil; thine hair is as a flock of goats, that lie along the side of Mount Gilead. We commence, at this verse, the loving converse of the bridegroom with the bride, which we must suppose is heard as they travel together in the bridal procession. The words of adoring affection are chiefly spoken by the bridegroom, as is natural in the circumstances, and the reference to the journey, and its... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 4:1

Thou hast doves’ eyes ... - Thine eyes are doves behind thy veil. So also in Song of Solomon 4:3; Song of Solomon 6:7; Isaiah 47:2, “veil” is better than “locks.”That appear from ... - Or, “that couch upon Mount Gilead.” The point of comparison seems to be the multitudinousness of the flocks seen browsing on the verdant slopes of the rich pasture-lands Numbers 32:1; Micah 7:14. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 4:1

Song of Solomon 4:1. Behold These words are evidently spoken by the bridegroom; thou art fair Being clothed with my righteousness, and adorned with all the graces of my Spirit. Behold, thou art fair He repeats it both to confirm his assertion, and to show the fervency of his affection. Thou hast dove’s eyes Whereas the beauty of the spouse is here described in her several parts, we need not labour much about the application of each particular to some distinct grace of the church, it... 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 4:1

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:1

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 4:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 4:1

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

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