John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 4:7
Thou art all fair, my love ,.... Being justified by the righteousness of Christ, washed in his blood, and sanctified by his Spirit; of the title, my "love", see Song of Solomon 1:9 . The church is often said by Christ to be "fair", his "fair one", and the "fairest among women", Song of Solomon 1:8 ; but here "all fair", being a perfection of beauty, and perfectly comely through his comeliness: this is said to show her completeness in Christ, as to justification; and that, with respect to... read more
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