Song of Solomon 8:9 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 8:9

If she be a wall ,.... Built upon a sure foundation; and firmly established in her faith on Christ, and love to him; and is constant therein, and stands as a wall against the attacks of enemies F2 So Ajax is called the wall of the Grecians, Homer. Iliad. 6. v. 5. & 7. v. 211. ; we will build upon her a palace of silver ; though at first but as a side wall, yet should become a complete habitation, even a palace for Christ, the King of kings, and, being designed for so... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 8:9

If she be a wall - All these expressions, says Calmet, show that it was necessary to provide a husband for this young sister. For a woman without a husband is like a wall without towers, and without defense; is like a gate or door without bar or lock; and like a city without walls. They must therefore provide for their sister a rich, powerful, and illustrious man; qualities here figured by towers or palaces of silver, and doors of cedar. As it is customary to build towers upon a wall, and to... 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 8:8-9

The little sister. This verse seems to be an inquiry on the part of those who are heard speaking in Song of Solomon 8:5 . They probably knew the story of her who was now returning with her beloved, and their question shows their surprise. Then they listen to her entreaty addressed to him whom she so loved ( Song of Solomon 8:6 ), and to her recital of the characteristics of such love as hers. They now interpose with the question in Song of Solomon 8:8 concerning a younger sister, who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:9

If she be a wall, we will build upon her a turret of silver: and if she be a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar . The interpretation which Delitzsch suggests of these words is that the "wall" represents firmness of character, and the "door" weakness and insecurity. If she firmly and successfully withstands all immoral approaches, then we will bestow high honour upon her, as a tribute to her maidenly virtue and constancy. The turret or castle of silver would mean rewarding her... 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 8:9

Song of Solomon 8:9. If she be a wall, &c. This and the following verse are certainly very obscure, and it is, perhaps, impossible to ascertain the precise signification of each of the terms or clauses used in them. The general meaning, however, of this verse is thought to be, that Christ engages himself to provide for her, in a way which should best suit with her condition. If the Gentiles, when they are converted, shall be like a wall, strong and firm in faith; we my Father and I,... 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 8:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 8:9

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:8-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Song of Solomon 8:9

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 8:9

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

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