Song of Solomon 4:3

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 4:3

Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet ,.... To a "thread" for thinness, to "scarlet" for colour; thin red lips being beautiful, as well as white teeth; so the beautiful Aspasia had red lips F2 Aelian. Var. Hist. l. 12. c. 1. , and teeth whiter than snow; hence we read of red and purple lips F3 χειλεα πυρρα , Theocrit. Idyll. 15. "Purpureis labellis", Ovid. Amor. l. 3. Eleg. 13. . Now as lips are the instruments of speech, the words of the church, and of all true believers,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 4:3

Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet - Both lips and cheeks were ruddy; sicut fragmen mali punici - Vulgate. Like the section of a pomegranate, that side cut off on which is the finest blush. This is a good and apt metaphor. But the inside may be referred to, as it is finely streaked with red and white melting into each other. She had beautiful hair, beautiful eyes, beautiful cheeks and lips, and a most pleasing and dulcet voice. Within thy locks - See on Song of Solomon 4:1 ;... 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 4:3

Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy mouth is comely; thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate behind thy veil. Scarlet ; that is, shining, glistening red colour. Thy mouth ( מִדְבָּרֵךְ ). Thy mouth as speaking. So the LXX ; Jerome, and Venetian, "thy speech," eloquium, conversation. But this is questioned, as it should then be דְּבוּרֵךְ . The word midhbar undoubtedly means "the mouth," from davar, "to speak," with the מ preformative, as the name of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 4:3

Thy speech is comely - Perhaps, “thy mouth,” i. e., the organ of speech. 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 4:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 4:3

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 4:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 4:3

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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