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Song of Solomon 1:8. If thou know not — This is Christ’s answer; go thy way, &c. — Observe and follow the paths which my sheep have trodden before thee, my faithful servants, Abraham and others.
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Song of Solomon 1:7. Tell me, &c. — Notwithstanding all...
- Song of Solomon 1 Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor's Bible Commentary. The song of songs, which is...
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- (1) Title: The Song of All Songs.
- (2-4A) Opening Words of The Maiden.
- (4B) An Interjection from The “Daughters of Jerusalem.”
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- (4D) The Daughters of Jerusalem Remark on The Couple and Their Love.
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The song of songs, which is Solomon’s. a. The song of songs: This great song, or collection of poetic songs, is unique in the Bible. If the Song of Solomon was not in our Bible and we were to discover it as an ancient document from the time of Solomon, it is unlikely that we would include it in the collection of Old Testament books. i. “If a manusc...
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth—For your love is better than wine.Because of the fragrance of your good ointments,Your name is ointment poured forth;Therefore the virgins love you.Draw me away! a. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: The dialogue between the maiden and the young man begins with this passionate desire of the ma...
We will run after you. a. We will run after you: The “we” of this verse is somewhat hard to identify, and as mentioned previously, the assignment of particular lines to particular characters through this collection of poems is somewhat subjective and may differ from translation to translation. The New King James translation assigns this line to the...
The king has brought me into his chambers. a. The king: This is another line that seems to reinforce the point that this is Solomon, inviting the young maiden into the private rooms of his palace. b. The king has brought me into his chambers: However, because it does not seem that their love is yet consummated, this reference to his chambersmay wel...
We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will rememberyour love more than wine. a. We will be glad and rejoice in you: The Daughters of Jerusalem rightly saw this passionate love as something to celebrate. It was good– not simply fun or exciting and should be recognized as such. b. We will remember your love more than wine: Another phrase remarking o...
Rightly do they love you.I am dark, but lovely,O daughters of Jerusalem,Like the tents of Kedar,Like the curtains of Solomon.Do not look upon me, because I am dark,Because the sun has tanned me.My mother’s sons were angry with me;They made me the keeper of the vineyards,But my own vineyard I have not kept. a. Rightly do they love you. I am dark: He...
What does Song of Solomon 1:8 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.
Song of Solomon. All scripture, we are sure, is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for the support and advancement of the interests of his kingdom among men, and it is never the less so for there being found in it some things dark and hard to be understood, which those that are unlearned and unstable wrest to their own destruction.
David Guzik commentary on Song of Solomon 8 describes the maiden’s passion for her beloved and her and concludes with some final words from the couple.
One writer in the third century wrote a ten-volume commentary on Song of Solomon, telling how the book describes God’s love for Christians.” (Estes) Trapp expresses this perspective: “The chief speakers are not Solomon and the Shulamite… but Christ and his Church.”
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Expositor's Bible Commentary. The song of songs, which is Solomon's. Song of Solomon 1:1-17; Song of Solomon 2:1-17; Song of Solomon 3:1-11; Song of Solomon 4:1-16; Song of Solomon 5:1 THE poem opens with a scene in Solomon’s palace. A country maiden has just been introduced to the royal harem.
