Song of Solomon 6:3 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

Here is, I. The enquiry which the daughters of Jerusalem made concerning Christ, Song 6:1. They still continue their high thoughts of the church, and call her, as before, the fairest among women; for true sanctity is true beauty. And now they raise their thoughts higher concerning Christ: Whither has thy beloved gone, that we may seek him with thee? This would be but an indecent, unacceptable, compliment, if the song were not to be understood spiritually; for love is jealous of a rival, would... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:3

I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine ,.... Expressive of interest in Christ, and union to him, and of her faith therein; which still continued, notwithstanding her unbecoming behavior toward Christ, and her many infirmities, Song of Solomon 5:2 . Aben Ezra connects the words with the preceding, "my beloved is gone", &c.; but though he is, and I am left alone, I know I am his, and he is mine; which throws a beauty upon the words, and declares the excellency and strength of her... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

Dialogue between the bride and the daughters of Jerusalem. I. THE QUESTION OF THE MAIDENS . The dream is past. The bridegroom is absent for a time, but the bride is not anxious; she knows where he is, and that he will soon return. Perhaps it was such a short absence which filled her thoughts before, and was the occasion of those narratives which are so dream-like, which recall so vividly reminiscences of dreams such as most men have probably experienced. The chorus again address... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

Earnest inquirers after Christ. The conversation still goes on between her who has lost her beloved and the daughters of Jerusalem. She has just poured out her heart to them in the description of him whom her soul so loved, and these verses give their response. We learn— I. THAT THERE IS A SPIRITUAL LOVELINESS IN THE SOUL THAT EARNESTLY SEEKS CHRIST . (Cf. Song of Solomon 6:1 ," O thou fairest among women.") It is not merely that Christ sees this loveliness,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

Successful quest after the chief good. The inquirer has taken a step in advance. Awhile he asked, "What is there in Jesus that makes him so attractive?" To this question the loving disciple had responded. He had answered the question fully. He had given a full description of the sinner's Friend. He had testified to the worth and excellence of the heavenly King. And now the inquirer asks further, "Where may I find this gracious Friend? My heart craves the good which this Friend alone can... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

True love is true knowledge. Knowledge of phenomena and of physical laws is scientific, and is of the intellect. It is not so with knowledge of persons, which is largely intuitive, and depends upon the qualities of the heart. It is sometimes seen that a character, misunderstood by the learned and clever, is apprehended by a very child. A man who is not loved is not truly known; but as love grows warmer, it may well be that knowledge grows clearer. It is certainly so with our experimental... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:2-3

My beloved is gone down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies. I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth his flock among the lilies. In Ecclesiastes 2:5 , Ecclesiastes 2:6 Solomon says, "I planted me vineyards; I made me gardens and parks, and I planted trees in them of all kinds of fruit; I made me pools of water, to water therefrom the forest where trees were reared." In Revelation 7:17 it is said, "The Lamb which is in the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

A dream of frustration (5:2-6:3)Another dream reflects the girl’s unfulfilled longing as she waits impatiently for her wedding day. She dreams that while she is asleep, her lover has travelled through the night to come to her and now he knocks on her door (2).Only half awake, the girl is slow to get out of bed and answer the door. She finds it a nuisance, as she has just bathed and got herself dressed for bed (3). Suddenly she realizes what has happened: her lover has come for her! Excitedly... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Song of Solomon 6:3

he feedeth = he that feeds [his flock] as a shepherd. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 6:3

3. In speaking of Jesus Christ to others, she regains her own assurance. Literally, "I am for my beloved . . . for me." Reverse order from :-. She now, after the season of darkness, grounds her convictions on His love towards her, more than on hers towards Him (Deuteronomy 33:3). There, it was the young believer concluding that she was His, from the sensible assurance that He was hers. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:2-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 6:1-3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Song of Solomon 6:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 6:3

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