Song of Solomon 8:12 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:8-12

Christ and his spouse having sufficiently confirmed their love to each other, and agreed it to be on both sides strong as death and inviolable, they are here, in these verses, like a loving husband and his wife, consulting together about their affairs, and considering what they should do. Yoke-fellows, having laid their hearts together, lay their heads together, to contrive about their relations and about their estates; and, accordingly, this happy pair are here advising with one another about... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:12

My vineyard, which is mine, is before me ,.... These are either the words of Christ, asserting and confirming his right and property in his vineyard, the church; and which he distinguishes from and prefers to all others; and which being said to be before him denotes his exact knowledge of every vine in it, not a plant escaping his watchful eye; his presence in it, his care of it, the delight and complacency he has therein: or else the words of the church, expressing her care,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:5-14

Part V. CONCLUSION . THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE IN THE SCENE OF THEIR FIRST LOVE . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:5-14

Entire union of wedded love. I. COMMUNION OF THE BRIDEGROOM AND THE BRIDE . 1 . Approach of the bride. "Who is this?" The question is asked for the third time (see So Song of Solomon 3:6 ; Song of Solomon 6:10 ). In So Song of Solomon 3:6 the chorus of youths asks the question as the bride is borne in royal state to meet the king in the city of his kingdom; it occurs again in So Song of Solomon 6:10 , when the maidens of the chorus are struck with admiration of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:10-12

I am a wall, and my breasts like the towers thereof: then was I in his eyes as one that found peace. Solomon had a vineyard at Baal-hamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof was to brings a thousand pieces of silver. My vineyard, which is mine, is before me: thou, O Solomon, shalt have a thousand, and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred. The meaning seems to be affectionate approval of the method just described. Solomon says, "If the young... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:10-12

Gaudeamus igitur. The question has been asked and the answer given in reference to the "little sister." It was not clear what should be done, because it was not certain what her disposition might be. In contrast to such uncertainty, she who gave the answer speaks with joyous decision about herself that she is as a wall—not at all as a door—yea, as a strong tower; for though she might be assailed, her love could not be conquered. Her word here is like Paul's, "I have fought a good fight … I... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:11-12

The reward of the faithful. The vine was cultivated very generally in some parts of Palestine, and afforded the Hebrew poets and prophets many similitudes, especially of the life of the nation and the Church. The incident related in these verses is apart from the main interest and plot of the work, but to whomsoever it refers—and it is conjectured to refer to certain rustic brothers of the bride—it suggests valuable spiritual lessons concerning the moral government of God and the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 8:8-12

A brief dialogue commencing with a question and answer probably made by brothers of the bride concerning a younger sister who will soon be old enough to be asked in marriage. The answer is given in the form of a parable: “If she be a wall,” i. e., stedfast in chastity and virtue, one on whom no light advances can be made, then let us honor and reward her. This fortress-wall shall be crowned as it were with a tower or battlement of silver. But “if she be a door,” light-minded and accessible to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 8:12

Song of Solomon 8:12. My vineyard, which is mine My soul, may every true member of the church say, my heart and life, my time and talents; or, my privileges and advantages, may the church in general say, which are committed to my trust, and for which I must be accountable; are before me Under my continual care. Thou, O Solomon, must have a thousand Thou, O Christ, must have the honour and glory: thou must receive returns of gratitude, love, and duty for the blessings thou hast bestowed;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:5-14

At home with family and friends (8:5-14)The final poem sees the lovers walking along the road on their way home (5a). As they approach the house, the girl is reminded that the place where they fell in love was the garden of the home where her lover was born (5b). She then praises the power of love that binds her to him. True love demands total possession of each by the other. It is indestructible and beyond value (6-7).The girl recalls the words of her older brothers when she was only in her... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:8-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:5-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:5-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:10-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:10-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:11-12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 8:8-12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Song of Solomon 8:12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:5-14

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