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Teks -- The Song of Songs 8:1-14 (NET)

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The Beloved’s Wish Song
8:1 The Beloved to Her Lover: Oh, how I wish you were my little brother, nursing at my mother’s breasts; if I saw you outside, I could kiss you– surely no one would despise me! 8:2 I would lead you and bring you to my mother’s house, the one who taught me. I would give you spiced wine to drink, the nectar of my pomegranates.
Double Refrain: Embracing and Adjuration
8:3 The Beloved about Her Lover: His left hand caresses my head, and his right hand stimulates me. 8:4 The Beloved to the Maidens: I admonish you, O maidens of Jerusalem: “Do not arouse or awaken love until it pleases!”
The Awakening of Love
8:5 The Maidens about His Beloved: Who is this coming up from the desert, leaning on her beloved? The Beloved to Her Lover: Under the apple tree I aroused you; there your mother conceived you, there she who bore you was in labor of childbirth.
The Nature of True Love
8:6 The Beloved to Her Lover: Set me like a cylinder seal over your heart, like a signet on your arm. For love is as strong as death, passion is as unrelenting as Sheol. Its flames burst forth, it is a blazing flame. 8:7 Surging waters cannot quench love; floodwaters cannot overflow it. If someone were to offer all his possessions to buy love, the offer would be utterly despised.
The Brother’s Plan and the Sister’s Reward
8:8 The Beloved’s Brothers: We have a little sister, and as yet she has no breasts. What shall we do for our sister on the day when she is spoken for? 8:9 If she is a wall, we will build on her a battlement of silver; but if she is a door, we will barricade her with boards of cedar. 8:10 The Beloved: I was a wall, and my breasts were like fortress towers. Then I found favor in his eyes.
Solomon’s Vineyard and the Beloved’s Vineyard
8:11 The Beloved to Her Lover: Solomon had a vineyard at Baal-Hamon; he leased out the vineyard to those who maintained it. Each was to bring a thousand shekels of silver for its fruit. 8:12 My vineyard, which belongs to me, is at my disposal alone. The thousand shekels belong to you, O Solomon, and two hundred shekels belong to those who maintain it for its fruit.
Epilogue: The Lover’s Request and His Beloved’s Invitation
8:13 The Lover to His Beloved: O you who stay in the gardens, my companions are listening attentively for your voice; let me be the one to hear it! 8:14 The Beloved to Her Lover: Make haste, my beloved! Be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of spices.
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Nama Orang, Nama Tempat, Topik/Tema Kamus

Nama Orang dan Nama Tempat:
 · Baal a pagan god,a title of a pagan god,a town in the Negeb on the border of Simeon and Judah,son of Reaiah son of Micah; a descendant of Reuben,the forth son of Jeiel, the Benjamite
 · Jerusalem the capital city of Israel,a town; the capital of Israel near the southern border of Benjamin
 · Sheol the place of the dead
 · Solomon the tenth son of David; the father of Rehoboam; an ancestor of Jesus; the third king of Israel.,son of David and Bath-Sheba; successor of King David


Topik/Tema Kamus: Song | Fellowship | Personification | SONG OF SONGS | Breast | Pomegranate | Vineyard | PALESTINE, 3 | Love | Lovers | Wine | KISS | BAAL | Apple | APPLE TREE, APPLE | AGRICULTURE | ROE, ROEBUCK | Envy | Hell | Jealousy | selebihnya
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Wesley: Sos 8:1 - O that The church here expresses her desire of a stricter union, and closer communion with Christ.

The church here expresses her desire of a stricter union, and closer communion with Christ.

Wesley: Sos 8:1 - Without In the open streets.

In the open streets.

Wesley: Sos 8:2 - Instruct me Or, where she did instruct or educate me.

Or, where she did instruct or educate me.

Wesley: Sos 8:2 - I would My gifts and graces should all be employed to serve and glorify thee.

My gifts and graces should all be employed to serve and glorify thee.

Wesley: Sos 8:5 - Who This and the next clause are the words of the bridegroom, who proposes the question, that he may give the answer following.

This and the next clause are the words of the bridegroom, who proposes the question, that he may give the answer following.

Wesley: Sos 8:5 - Her beloved He speaks of himself in the third person, which is usual in the Hebrew language.

He speaks of himself in the third person, which is usual in the Hebrew language.

Wesley: Sos 8:5 - I raised When thou wast dead in trespasses and in the depth of misery.

When thou wast dead in trespasses and in the depth of misery.

Wesley: Sos 8:5 - Under Under my own shadow; for she had compared him to an apple tree, and declared, that under the shadow of the tree she had both delight and fruit, Son 2:...

Under my own shadow; for she had compared him to an apple tree, and declared, that under the shadow of the tree she had both delight and fruit, Son 2:3, which is the same thing with this raising up.

Wesley: Sos 8:5 - There Under that tree, either the universal or the primitive church, did conceive and bring thee forth.

Under that tree, either the universal or the primitive church, did conceive and bring thee forth.

Wesley: Sos 8:6 - Set me These are undoubtedly the words of the bride. Let thy heart be constantly set upon me. He seems to allude to the engraven tablets which are frequently...

These are undoubtedly the words of the bride. Let thy heart be constantly set upon me. He seems to allude to the engraven tablets which are frequently worn upon the breast, and to the signet on a man's arm or hand, which they prized at a more than ordinary rate, and which are continually in their sight.

Wesley: Sos 8:6 - For love My love to thee.

My love to thee.

Wesley: Sos 8:6 - Jealousy Or, zeal; my ardent love to thee.

Or, zeal; my ardent love to thee.

Wesley: Sos 8:6 - Cruel Heb. hard, grievous and terrible, and sometimes ready to overwhelm me; therefore have pity upon me, and do not leave me.

Heb. hard, grievous and terrible, and sometimes ready to overwhelm me; therefore have pity upon me, and do not leave me.

Wesley: Sos 8:6 - Fire It burns and melts my heart like fire.

It burns and melts my heart like fire.

Wesley: Sos 8:7 - Many waters My love to thee cannot be taken off, either by terrors and afflictions, which are commonly signified in scripture by waters and floods; or by temptati...

My love to thee cannot be taken off, either by terrors and afflictions, which are commonly signified in scripture by waters and floods; or by temptations and allurements. Therefore, give me thyself, without whom, and in comparison of whom, I despise all other persons and things.

Wesley: Sos 8:8 - We These are still the words of the bride. The present church, which was that of the Jews, speaks of a future church, which was to consist of the Gentile...

These are still the words of the bride. The present church, which was that of the Jews, speaks of a future church, which was to consist of the Gentiles, which she calls little, because she was the younger sister, and then scarce had a being; and she calls her sister to intimate that the Gentile - church should be admitted to the same privileges with the Jews.

Wesley: Sos 8:8 - She hath No grown and full breasts, as virgin have when they are ripe for marriage, Eze 16:7. This signifies the present state of the Gentiles, which as yet we...

No grown and full breasts, as virgin have when they are ripe for marriage, Eze 16:7. This signifies the present state of the Gentiles, which as yet were not grown up, and wanted the milk or food of life, as for itself, so also for its members.

Wesley: Sos 8:8 - When spoken for In order to her marriage. How shall we supply that defect?

In order to her marriage. How shall we supply that defect?

Wesley: Sos 8:9 - If This seems to be Christ's answer to the foregoing question of the Jewish church. Christ engages himself to provide for her, as suits best with her con...

This seems to be Christ's answer to the foregoing question of the Jewish church. Christ engages himself to provide for her, as suits best 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, and the Holy Ghost, as the principal builders, and my ministers as workers with, and under us, will build upon her a palace of silver, will add more strength and beauty to her, will enlarge and adorn her; and if she be as a door, which is weaker than a wall; if she be weak in faith, yet we will not therefore reject her, but we will inclose or (as many others render the word) strengthen or fortify her with boards of cedar, which are not only beautiful, but also strong and durable.

Wesley: Sos 8:10 - I am These seem to be the words of the Jewish church. O Lord, by thy grace I am what thou wouldst have my sister to be, and therefore humbly hope, accordin...

These seem to be the words of the Jewish church. O Lord, by thy grace I am what thou wouldst have my sister to be, and therefore humbly hope, according to thy promise to her in that case, thou wilt build upon me a palace of silver.

Wesley: Sos 8:10 - Towers Which stand out from and above the wall, and are an ornament and defence to it.

Which stand out from and above the wall, and are an ornament and defence to it.

Wesley: Sos 8:10 - Then When by his grace I was made a wall, he was well - pleased with me, and with his own workmanship in me.

When by his grace I was made a wall, he was well - pleased with me, and with his own workmanship in me.

Wesley: Sos 8:11 - Baal hamon - A place not far from Jerusalem.

hamon - A place not far from Jerusalem.

Wesley: Sos 8:11 - A thousand Whereby he signifies both the vast extent of the vineyard which required so many keepers, and its singular fertility.

Whereby he signifies both the vast extent of the vineyard which required so many keepers, and its singular fertility.

Wesley: Sos 8:12 - My vineyard My church, which is here opposed to Solomon's vineyard. Possibly we may ascribe the first clause to Christ, and the latter to the spouse: such interlo...

My church, which is here opposed to Solomon's vineyard. Possibly we may ascribe the first clause to Christ, and the latter to the spouse: such interlocutions being familiar in this book.

Wesley: Sos 8:12 - Mine This repetition is very emphatical, to shew that Christ had a more eminent title to his vineyard, the church, than Solomon had to his vineyard, becaus...

This repetition is very emphatical, to shew that Christ had a more eminent title to his vineyard, the church, than Solomon had to his vineyard, because it was purchased not by his money, but by his blood.

Wesley: Sos 8:12 - Before me Is under my own eye and care.

Is under my own eye and care.

Wesley: Sos 8:12 - Thou These words are the church's return to Christ, who is here called Solomon, as he was Son 3:9, Son 3:11, as elsewhere he is called David. Dost thou, O ...

These words are the church's return to Christ, who is here called Solomon, as he was Son 3:9, Son 3:11, as elsewhere he is called David. Dost thou, O Christ, keep thine own vineyard, which Solomon did not? Then surely it is meet that thou shouldst receive as large a revenue from thy vineyard, as he did from his.

Wesley: Sos 8:12 - Two hundred Though the chief revenue is justly given to thee, yet thy ministers, who serve thee in thy vineyard, are allowed by thee to receive some encouragement...

Though the chief revenue is justly given to thee, yet thy ministers, who serve thee in thy vineyard, are allowed by thee to receive some encouragement for their service.

Wesley: Sos 8:13 - Thou Christ speaks here to his spouse.

Christ speaks here to his spouse.

Wesley: Sos 8:13 - The gardens Not in the wilderness of the world, but in the church, the garden of God. He saith, gardens, because of the many particular congregations, into which ...

Not in the wilderness of the world, but in the church, the garden of God. He saith, gardens, because of the many particular congregations, into which the church is divided.

Wesley: Sos 8:13 - Companions The friends of the bride and bridegroom.

The friends of the bride and bridegroom.

Wesley: Sos 8:13 - Hearken Diligently observe all thy words towards me.

Diligently observe all thy words towards me.

Wesley: Sos 8:13 - Cause me When I am gone from thee, let me hear thy prayers, and praises, and the preaching of my gospel in the world.

When I am gone from thee, let me hear thy prayers, and praises, and the preaching of my gospel in the world.

Wesley: Sos 8:14 - Make haste Seeing we must part for a time, make haste, O my beloved bridegroom, and speedily finish the work which thou hast to do in the world, that so thou may...

Seeing we must part for a time, make haste, O my beloved bridegroom, and speedily finish the work which thou hast to do in the world, that so thou mayest take me to thyself, that I may live in thine everlasting embraces.

JFB: Sos 8:1 - -- He had been a brother already. Why, then, this prayer here? It refers to the time after His resurrection, when the previous outward intimacy with Him ...

He had been a brother already. Why, then, this prayer here? It refers to the time after His resurrection, when the previous outward intimacy with Him was no longer allowed, but it was implied it should be renewed at the second coming (Joh 20:17). For this the Church here prays; meanwhile she enjoys inward spiritual communion with Him. The last who ever "kissed" Jesus Christ on earth was the traitor Judas. The bride's return with the King to her mother's house answers to Act 8:25, after the mission to Samaria. The rest spoken of (Son 8:4) answers to Act 9:31.

JFB: Sos 8:1 - that sucked . . . mother A brother born of the same mother; the closest tie.

A brother born of the same mother; the closest tie.

JFB: Sos 8:2 - -- Her desire to bring Him into her home circle (Joh 1:41).

Her desire to bring Him into her home circle (Joh 1:41).

JFB: Sos 8:2 - who would instruct me Rather, "thou wouldest instruct me," namely, how I might best please thee (Isa 11:2-3; Isa 50:4; Luk 12:12; Joh 14:26; Joh 16:13).

Rather, "thou wouldest instruct me," namely, how I might best please thee (Isa 11:2-3; Isa 50:4; Luk 12:12; Joh 14:26; Joh 16:13).

JFB: Sos 8:2 - spiced wine Seasoned with aromatic perfumes. Jesus Christ ought to have our choicest gifts. Spices are never introduced in the song in His absence; therefore the ...

Seasoned with aromatic perfumes. Jesus Christ ought to have our choicest gifts. Spices are never introduced in the song in His absence; therefore the time of His return from "the mountain of spices" (Son 8:14) is contemplated. The cup of betrothal was given by Him at the last supper; the cup or marriage shall be presented by her at His return (Mat 26:29). Till then the believer often cannot feel towards, or speak of, Him as he would wish.

JFB: Sos 8:3-4 - -- The "left and right hand," &c., occurred only once actually (Son 2:6), and here optatively. Only at His first manifestation did the Church palpably em...

The "left and right hand," &c., occurred only once actually (Son 2:6), and here optatively. Only at His first manifestation did the Church palpably embrace Him; at His second coming there shall be again sensible communion with Him. The rest in Son 8:4, which is a spiritual realization of the wish in Son 8:3 (1Pe 1:8), and the charge not to disturb it, close the first, second, and fourth canticles; not the third, as the bridegroom there takes charge Himself; nor the fifth, as, if repose formed its close, we might mistake the present state for our rest. The broken, longing close, like that of the whole Bible (Rev 22:20), reminds us we are to be waiting for a Saviour to come. On "daughters of Jerusalem," see on Son 7:10.

JFB: Sos 8:5 - -- (CANTICLE V)--FROM THE CALL OF THE GENTILES TO THE CLOSE OF REVELATION. (Son 8:5-14)

(CANTICLE V)--FROM THE CALL OF THE GENTILES TO THE CLOSE OF REVELATION. (Son 8:5-14)

JFB: Sos 8:5 - Who is this Words of the daughters of Jerusalem, that is, the churches of Judea; referring to Paul, on his return from Arabia ("the wilderness"), whither he had g...

Words of the daughters of Jerusalem, that is, the churches of Judea; referring to Paul, on his return from Arabia ("the wilderness"), whither he had gone after conversion (Gal 1:15-24).

JFB: Sos 8:5 - I raised thee . . . she . . . bare thee (Act 26:14-16). The first words of Jesus Christ to the bride since her going to the garden of nuts (Son 6:9-10); so His appearance to Paul is the onl...

(Act 26:14-16). The first words of Jesus Christ to the bride since her going to the garden of nuts (Son 6:9-10); so His appearance to Paul is the only one since His ascension, Son 8:13 is not an address of Him as visible: her reply implies He is not visible (1Co 15:8). Spiritually, she was found in the moral wilderness (Eze 16:5; Hos 13:5); but now she is "coming up from" it (Jer 2:2; Hos 2:14), especially in the last stage of her journey, her conscious weakness casting itself the more wholly on Jesus Christ (2Co 12:9). "Raised" (Eph 2:1-7). Found ruined under the forbidden tree (Gen 3:22-24); restored under the shadow of Jesus Christ crucified, "the green tree" (Luk 23:31), fruit-"bearing" by the cross (Isa 53:11; Joh 12:24). "Born again by the Holy Ghost" "there" (Eze 16:3-6). In this verse, her dependence, in the similar verse, Son 3:6, &c., His omnipotence to support her, are brought out (Deu 33:26).

JFB: Sos 8:6 - -- Implying approaching absence of the Bridegroom.

Implying approaching absence of the Bridegroom.

JFB: Sos 8:6 - seal Having her name and likeness engraven on it. His Holy Priesthood also in heaven (Exo 28:6-12, Exo. 28:15-30; Heb 4:14); "his heart" there answering to...

Having her name and likeness engraven on it. His Holy Priesthood also in heaven (Exo 28:6-12, Exo. 28:15-30; Heb 4:14); "his heart" there answering to "thine heart" here, and "two shoulders" to "arm." (Compare Jer 22:24, with Hag 2:23). But the Holy Ghost (Eph 1:13-14). As in Son 8:5, she was "leaning" on Him, that is, her arm on His arm, her head on His bosom; so she prays now that before they part, her impression may be engraven both on His heart and His arm, answering to His love and His power (Psa 77:15; see Gen 38:18; Isa 62:3).

JFB: Sos 8:6 - love is strong as death (Act 21:13; Rom 8:35-39; Rev 12:11). This their love unto death flows from His (Joh 10:15; Joh 15:13).

(Act 21:13; Rom 8:35-39; Rev 12:11). This their love unto death flows from His (Joh 10:15; Joh 15:13).

JFB: Sos 8:6 - jealousy . . . the grave Zealous love, jealous of all that would come between the soul and Jesus Christ (1Ki 19:10; Psa 106:30-31; Luk 9:60; Luk 14:26; 1Co 16:22).

Zealous love, jealous of all that would come between the soul and Jesus Christ (1Ki 19:10; Psa 106:30-31; Luk 9:60; Luk 14:26; 1Co 16:22).

JFB: Sos 8:6 - cruel Rather, "unyielding" hard, as the grave will not let go those whom it once holds (Joh 10:28).

Rather, "unyielding" hard, as the grave will not let go those whom it once holds (Joh 10:28).

JFB: Sos 8:6 - a most vehement flame Literally, "the fire-flame of Jehovah" (Psa 80:16; Isa 6:6). Nowhere else is God's name found in the Song. The zeal that burnt in Jesus Christ (Psa 69...

Literally, "the fire-flame of Jehovah" (Psa 80:16; Isa 6:6). Nowhere else is God's name found in the Song. The zeal that burnt in Jesus Christ (Psa 69:9; Luk 12:49-50) kindled in His followers (Act 2:3; Rom 15:30; Phi 2:17).

JFB: Sos 8:7 - waters In contrast with the "coals of fire" (Son 8:6; 1Ki 18:33-38). Persecutions (Act 8:1) cannot quench love (Heb 10:34; Rev 12:15-16). Our many provocatio...

In contrast with the "coals of fire" (Son 8:6; 1Ki 18:33-38). Persecutions (Act 8:1) cannot quench love (Heb 10:34; Rev 12:15-16). Our many provocations have not quenched His love (Rom 8:33-39).

JFB: Sos 8:7 - if . . . give all the substance . . . contemned Nothing short of Jesus Christ Himself, not even heaven without Him, can satisfy the saint (Phi 3:8). Satan offers the world, as to Jesus Christ (Mat 4...

Nothing short of Jesus Christ Himself, not even heaven without Him, can satisfy the saint (Phi 3:8). Satan offers the world, as to Jesus Christ (Mat 4:8), so to the saint, in vain (1Jo 2:15-17; 1Jo 5:4). Nothing but our love in turn can satisfy Him (1Co 13:1-3).

JFB: Sos 8:8 - -- The Gentile Church (Eze 16:48). "We," that is, the Hebrew Church, which heretofore admitted Gentiles to communion, only by becoming Judaic proselytes....

The Gentile Church (Eze 16:48). "We," that is, the Hebrew Church, which heretofore admitted Gentiles to communion, only by becoming Judaic proselytes. Now first idolatrous Gentiles are admitted directly (Act 11:17-26). Generally, the saint's anxiety for other souls (Mar 5:19; Joh 4:28-29).

JFB: Sos 8:8 - no breasts Neither faith nor love as yet (see on Son 4:5), which "come by hearing" of Him who first loved us. Not yet fit to be His bride, and mother of a spirit...

Neither faith nor love as yet (see on Son 4:5), which "come by hearing" of Him who first loved us. Not yet fit to be His bride, and mother of a spiritual offspring.

JFB: Sos 8:8 - what shall we do The chief question in the early Church at the first council (Act 15:23-29). How shall "the elder brother" treat the "younger," already received by the...

The chief question in the early Church at the first council (Act 15:23-29). How shall "the elder brother" treat the "younger," already received by the Father (Luk 15:25-32)? Generally (2Sa 15:15; Joh 9:4; Act 9:6; Gal 6:10).

JFB: Sos 8:8 - In the day . . . spoken for That is, when she shall be sought in marriage (Jdg 14:7), namely, by Jesus Christ, the heavenly bridegroom.

That is, when she shall be sought in marriage (Jdg 14:7), namely, by Jesus Christ, the heavenly bridegroom.

JFB: Sos 8:9 - wall . . . door The very terms employed as to the Gentile question (Act 14:27; Eph 2:14). If she be a wall in Zion, founded on Jesus Christ (1Co 3:11), we will not "w...

The very terms employed as to the Gentile question (Act 14:27; Eph 2:14). If she be a wall in Zion, founded on Jesus Christ (1Co 3:11), we will not "withstand God" (Act 11:17; Act 15:8-11). But if so, we must not "build" (Act 15:14-17) on her "wood, hay, stubble" (1Co 3:12), that is, Jewish rites, &c., but "a palace of silver," that is, all the highest privileges of church communion (Gal 2:11-18; Eph 2:11-22). Image from the splendid turrets "built" on the "walls" of Jerusalem, and flanking the "door," or gateway. The Gentile Church is the "door," the type of catholic accessibleness (1Co 16:9); but it must be not a mere thoroughfare but furnished with a wooden framework, so as not merely to admit, but also to safely enclose: cedar is fragrant, beautiful, and enduring.

JFB: Sos 8:10 - -- The Gentile Church's joy at its free admission to gospel privileges (Act 15:30-31). She is one wall in the spiritual temple of the Holy Ghost, the Heb...

The Gentile Church's joy at its free admission to gospel privileges (Act 15:30-31). She is one wall in the spiritual temple of the Holy Ghost, the Hebrew Church is the other; Jesus Christ, the common foundation, joins them (Eph 2:11-22).

JFB: Sos 8:10 - breasts . . . towers Alluding to the silver palace, which the bridal virgins proposed to build on her (Son 8:9). "Breasts" of consolation (Isa 66:11); faith and love (1Th ...

Alluding to the silver palace, which the bridal virgins proposed to build on her (Son 8:9). "Breasts" of consolation (Isa 66:11); faith and love (1Th 5:8); opposed to her previous state, "no breasts" (Son 8:8; 2Th 1:3). Thus Eze 16:46, Eze 16:61 was fulfilled, both Samaria and the Gentiles being joined to the Jewish gospel Church.

JFB: Sos 8:10 - favour Rather, "peace." The Gentile Church too is become the Shulamite (Son 6:13), or peace-enjoying bride of Solomon, that is, Jesus Christ, the Prince of P...

Rather, "peace." The Gentile Church too is become the Shulamite (Son 6:13), or peace-enjoying bride of Solomon, that is, Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace (Rom 5:1; Eph 2:14). Reject not those whom God accepts (Num 11:28; Luk 9:49; Act 15:8-9). Rather, superadd to such every aid and privilege (Son 8:9).

JFB: Sos 8:11 - -- The joint Church speaks of Jesus Christ's vineyard. Transference of it from the Jews, who rendered not the fruits, as is implied by the silence respec...

The joint Church speaks of Jesus Christ's vineyard. Transference of it from the Jews, who rendered not the fruits, as is implied by the silence respecting any, to the Gentiles (Mat 21:33-43).

JFB: Sos 8:11 - Baal-hamon Equivalent to the owner of a multitude; so Israel in Solomon's day (1Ki 4:20); so Isa 5:1, "a very fruitful hill" abounding in privileges, as in numbe...

Equivalent to the owner of a multitude; so Israel in Solomon's day (1Ki 4:20); so Isa 5:1, "a very fruitful hill" abounding in privileges, as in numbers.

JFB: Sos 8:11 - thousand pieces Namely, silverlings, or shekels. The vineyard had a thousand vines probably; a vine at a silverling (Isa 7:23), referring to this passage.

Namely, silverlings, or shekels. The vineyard had a thousand vines probably; a vine at a silverling (Isa 7:23), referring to this passage.

JFB: Sos 8:12 - -- "mine" by grant of the true Solomon. Not merely "let out to keepers," as in the Jewish dispensation of works, but "mine" by grace. This is "before me,...

"mine" by grant of the true Solomon. Not merely "let out to keepers," as in the Jewish dispensation of works, but "mine" by grace. This is "before me," that is, in my power [MAURER]. But though no longer under constraint of "keeping" the law as a mere letter and covenant of works, love to Jesus Christ will constrain her the more freely to render all to Solomon (Rom 8:2-4; 1Co 6:20; Gal 5:13; 1Pe 2:16), after having paid what justice and His will require should be paid to others (1Co 7:29-31; 1Co 9:14). "Before me" may also mean "I will never lose sight of it" (contrast Son 1:6) [MOODY STUART]. She will not keep it for herself, though so freely given to her, but for His use and glory (Luk 19:13; Rom 6:15; Rom 14:7-9; 1Co 12:7). Or the "two hundred" may mean a double tithe (two-tenths of the whole paid back by Jesus Christ) as the reward of grace for our surrender of all (the thousand) to Him (Gal 6:7; Heb 6:10); then she and "those that keep" are the same [ADELAIDE NEWTON]. But Jesus Christ pays back not merely two tithes, but His all for our all (1Co 3:21-23).

JFB: Sos 8:13 - -- Jesus Christ's address to her; now no longer visibly present. Once she "had not kept" her vineyard (Son 1:6); now she "dwells" in it, not as its owner...

Jesus Christ's address to her; now no longer visibly present. Once she "had not kept" her vineyard (Son 1:6); now she "dwells" in it, not as its owner, but its superintendent under Jesus Christ, with vinedressers ("companions"), for example, Paul, &c. (Act 15:25-26), under her (Son 8:11-12); these ought to obey her when she obeys Jesus Christ. Her voice in prayer and praise is to be heard continually by Jesus Christ, if her voice before men is to be effective (Son 2:14, end; Act 6:4; Act 13:2-3).

JFB: Sos 8:14 - -- (See on Son 2:17). As she began with longing for His first coming (Son 1:2), so she ends with praying for His second coming (Psa 130:6; Phi 3:20-21; R...

(See on Son 2:17). As she began with longing for His first coming (Son 1:2), so she ends with praying for His second coming (Psa 130:6; Phi 3:20-21; Rev 22:20). MOODY STUART makes the roe upon spices to be the musk deer. As there are four gardens, so four mountains, which form not mere images, as Gilead, Carmel, &c., but part of the structure of the Song: (1) Bether, or division (Son 2:17), God's justice dividing us from God. (2) Those "of leopards" (Son 4:8), sin, the world, and Satan. (3) That "of myrrh and aloes" (Son 4:6, Son 4:14), the sepulchre of Calvary. (4) Those "of spices," here answering to "the hill of frankincense" (Son 4:6), where His soul was for the three days of His death, and heaven, where He is a High Priest now, offering incense for us on the fragrant mountain of His own finished work (Heb 4:14, Heb 7:25; Rev 8:3-4); thus He surmounts the other three mountains, God's justice, our sin, death. The mountain of spices is as much greater than our sins, as heaven is higher than earth (Psa 103:11). The abrupt, unsatisfied close with the yearning prayer for His visible coming shows that the marriage is future, and that to wait eagerly for it is our true attitude (1Co 1:7; 1Th 1:10; Tit 2:13; 2Pe 3:12).

Clarke: Sos 8:1 - O that thou wert as my brother O that thou wert as my brother - The bride, fearing that her fondness for her spouse might be construed into too great a familiarity, wishes that he...

O that thou wert as my brother - The bride, fearing that her fondness for her spouse might be construed into too great a familiarity, wishes that he were her little brother; and then she might treat him in the most affectionate manner, and kiss him even in the streets without suspicion, and without giving offense to any one.

Clarke: Sos 8:2 - Would - bring thee into my mother’ s house, who would instruct me Would - bring thee into my mother’ s house, who would instruct me - She would teach me how to conduct myself towards thee, as she would how to ...

Would - bring thee into my mother’ s house, who would instruct me - She would teach me how to conduct myself towards thee, as she would how to nurse a young child

Clarke: Sos 8:2 - To drink of spiced wine To drink of spiced wine - Wine rendered peculiarly strong and invigorating. The bride and bridegroom on the wedding day both drank out of the same c...

To drink of spiced wine - Wine rendered peculiarly strong and invigorating. The bride and bridegroom on the wedding day both drank out of the same cup, to show that they were to enjoy and equally bear together the comforts and adversities of life.

Clarke: Sos 8:3 - His left hand His left hand - See on Son 2:6 (note) With the fourth verse the Sixth night of the marriage week is supposed to end.

His left hand - See on Son 2:6 (note)

With the fourth verse the Sixth night of the marriage week is supposed to end.

Clarke: Sos 8:5 - That cometh up from the wilderness That cometh up from the wilderness - Perhaps the words of the daughters of Jerusalem, who, seeing the bride returning from the country, leaning on t...

That cometh up from the wilderness - Perhaps the words of the daughters of Jerusalem, who, seeing the bride returning from the country, leaning on the arm of her beloved, are filled with admiration at her excellent carriage and beauty

Clarke: Sos 8:5 - I raised thee up under the apple tree I raised thee up under the apple tree - The original of this clause is obscure, and has given birth to various translations. The following is nearly...

I raised thee up under the apple tree - The original of this clause is obscure, and has given birth to various translations. The following is nearly literal: "Under the apple tree I excited thee (to espouse me): there, thy mother contracted thee; - there, she that brought thee forth contracted thee (to me). Or it may be understood of the following circumstance: The bridegroom found her once asleep under an apple tree, and awoke her; and this happened to be the very place where her mother, taken in untimely labor, had brought her into the world."And here the bridegroom, in his fondness and familiarity, recalls these little adventures to her memory

The Vulgate gives this an abominable meaning

Sub arbore malo suscitavi te: ibi corrupta est mater tua; ibi violata est genetrix tua ; "I raised thee up under the apple tree: it was there that thy mother was corrupted; it was there that she who brought thee forth was violated."Spiritually, all this is applied to Eve losing her purity by sin; and Jesus as the promised seed raising her up by the promise of mercy, through the blood of his cross. But the text says nothing of this.

Clarke: Sos 8:6 - Set me as a seal upon thine heart Set me as a seal upon thine heart - It was customary in the Levant and other places to make impressions of various kinds upon the arms, the breast, ...

Set me as a seal upon thine heart - It was customary in the Levant and other places to make impressions of various kinds upon the arms, the breast, and other parts. I have seen these often: some slight punctures are made, and the place rubbed over with a sort of blue powder that, getting between the cuticle and cutis, is never discharged; it continues in all its distinctness throughout life. The figures of young women are frequently thus impressed on the arms and on the breasts. If the bride alludes to any thing of this kind, which is very probable, the interpretation is easy. Let me be thus depicted upon thine arm, which being constantly before thy eyes, thou wilt never forget me; and let me be thus depicted upon thy breast, the emblem of the share I have in thy heart and affections. Do this as a proof of the love I bear to thee, which is such as nothing but death can destroy; and do it to prevent any jealousy I might feel, which is as cruel as the grave, and as deadly as fiery arrows or poisoned darts shot into the body

Clarke: Sos 8:6 - A most vehement flame A most vehement flame - שלהבתיה shalhebethyah , "the flame of God;"for the word is divided שלהבת יה shalhebeth Yah , "the flame of J...

A most vehement flame - שלהבתיה shalhebethyah , "the flame of God;"for the word is divided שלהבת יה shalhebeth Yah , "the flame of Jehovah,"by one hundred and sixteen of Dr. Kennicott’ s MSS., and by one hundred and fourteen of those of De Rossi. It may mean the lightning; or, as our text understands it, a most vehement or intense fire.

Clarke: Sos 8:7 - Many waters Many waters - Neither common nor uncommon adversities, even of the most ruinous nature, can destroy love when it is pure; and pure love is such that...

Many waters - Neither common nor uncommon adversities, even of the most ruinous nature, can destroy love when it is pure; and pure love is such that nothing can procure it. If it be not excited naturally, no money can purchase it, no property can procure it, no arts can persuade it. How vain is the thought of old rich men hoping to procure the affections of young women by loading them with presents and wealth! No woman can command her affections; they are not in her power. Where they do not rise spontaneously, they can never exist. "If a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would be utterly contemned."Let the old, as well as the gay and the giddy, think of this.

Clarke: Sos 8:8 - We have a little sister We have a little sister - This young girl belonged most probably to the bride

We have a little sister - This young girl belonged most probably to the bride

Clarke: Sos 8:8 - She hath no breasts She hath no breasts - She is not yet marriageable

She hath no breasts - She is not yet marriageable

Clarke: Sos 8:8 - What shall we do for our sister What shall we do for our sister - How shall we secure her comfort and welfare

What shall we do for our sister - How shall we secure her comfort and welfare

Clarke: Sos 8:8 - In the day when she shall be spoken for? In the day when she shall be spoken for? - When any person shall demand her in marriage.

In the day when she shall be spoken for? - When any person shall demand her in marriage.

Clarke: Sos 8:9 - If she be a wall 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 ...

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 put bolts and bars upon a door in order to secure it, so the expressions may point out the defense, protection, and guardianship which they imagined this young woman to require.

Clarke: Sos 8:10 - I am a wall, and my breasts like towers I am a wall, and my breasts like towers - I am become marriageable, and I stood in need of the defense I have now in my beloved; and as soon as I wa...

I am a wall, and my breasts like towers - I am become marriageable, and I stood in need of the defense I have now in my beloved; and as soon as I was so, and became pleasing in the eyes of my beloved, I was given to him in marriage, and have ever since found favor in his sight. As soon then as my sister is in my state, let a proper match be sought out for her. These expressions show the solicitude which the bride felt for her sister, and in her favor she wishes to interest her spouse.

Clarke: Sos 8:11 - Solomon had a vineyard Solomon had a vineyard - Calmet translates and paraphrases the Hebrew of these two verses thus: "Son 8:11 : Solomon has a vineyard at Baal-hamon: he...

Solomon had a vineyard - Calmet translates and paraphrases the Hebrew of these two verses thus: "Son 8:11 : Solomon has a vineyard at Baal-hamon: he has let it out to keepers, each of whom for the fruit of it was to bring a thousand pieces of silver. Son 8:12 : As for me, my vineyard is before me; that is, it is my own; I am its proprietor. Keep thyself, O Solomon, thy thousand pieces of silver, and let those who dress (thy vineyard) have two hundred for their trouble. I neither envy thee thy vineyard, nor them their profits. I am satisfied with my own. My beloved is my vineyard - my heritage; I would not change him for all the riches of the universe.

Some suppose that there is a reference here to some property which Pharaoh had given to Solomon with his daughter. See Harmer’ s Outlines, where this subject is considered at large.

Clarke: Sos 8:13 - Thou that dwellest in the gardens Thou that dwellest in the gardens - This is supposed to refer to the bridegroom asking permission of his spouse early in the morning to retire, as w...

Thou that dwellest in the gardens - This is supposed to refer to the bridegroom asking permission of his spouse early in the morning to retire, as was his usual custom. He intimates the companions were waiting to hear, and he wished to hear it in the way of permission to depart.

Clarke: Sos 8:14 - Make haste, my beloved Make haste, my beloved - These appear to be the words of the bride giving permission, but entreating him to speed his return. What these mountains o...

Make haste, my beloved - These appear to be the words of the bride giving permission, but entreating him to speed his return. What these mountains of spices were, we cannot particularly tell; but they must have been thus named from their producing the trees on which the spices grew. They might have been the same as the mountains of Bether, Son 2:17 (note), or the mountains of myrrh, Son 4:6 (note); where see the notes

Here ends the seventh night of the marriage week

Thus ends this most singular book; the oldest pastoral in the world, if it may be ranked among this species of writing. To whatever species of composition it belongs, it is, beyond all controversy, the finest, the most sublime for imagery and colouring, that ever came from the pen of man

In the preceding notes I have carefully avoided all attempts to spiritualize this song. My reasons I have already given in the introduction; and in the course of writing these short notes I have seen no cause to alter my opinion. Any man may allegorize it; that is an easy matter; for when he once considers it to be an allegory, his own creed will furnish him with enough to say, write, or preach, upon the spiritual meanings of every part, which will be an exhibition of his own confession of faith! But when he has finished his work, the question will recur, By what authority do you give it these meanings? And till the day of judgment none shall be able to say, "I have the authority of God for my exposition.

Defender: Sos 8:6 - as a seal As the Shulamite continues her expressions of love, she concludes with a testimony of her undying love for the king. She herself would be an indelible...

As the Shulamite continues her expressions of love, she concludes with a testimony of her undying love for the king. She herself would be an indelible seal upon both his heart and his arm. The fires of her love would be as unending as death itself."

Defender: Sos 8:7 - cannot quench love Not even the waters of a mighty flood could quench the fires of her love; it could never be extinguished. Neither could all the riches of a wealthy ma...

Not even the waters of a mighty flood could quench the fires of her love; it could never be extinguished. Neither could all the riches of a wealthy man purchase it. Such should be the love we have for Christ."

Defender: Sos 8:8 - a little sister Son 8:8, Son 8:9 seems to be a remembrance by the Shulamite of the determination of her older brothers (mentioned in Son 1:6 as "my mother's children"...

Son 8:8, Son 8:9 seems to be a remembrance by the Shulamite of the determination of her older brothers (mentioned in Son 1:6 as "my mother's children" who "were angry with me") to guide and protect her as she grew through puberty. If she should become like a "door," open to any who sought to enter, they would restrict her. If she would be like a "wall," they would encourage and help her (Son 8:9). She proved, indeed, to be a "wall," her breasts became "towers" (Son 8:10); and she became King Solomon's bride!"

Defender: Sos 8:11 - keepers In these two verses, the bride explains how she came to meet the shepherd king in the first place. Solomon had leased some of his vineyards to her bro...

In these two verses, the bride explains how she came to meet the shepherd king in the first place. Solomon had leased some of his vineyards to her brothers and herself, and they worked them for twenty percent of the profits. She had not kept her own vineyard, however (Son 1:6), since she was going to marry Solomon instead."

Defender: Sos 8:12 - My vineyard Since she had not been able to care for her vineyard, she asked Solomon to turn it over to her brothers, in return for their caring for her when she w...

Since she had not been able to care for her vineyard, she asked Solomon to turn it over to her brothers, in return for their caring for her when she was younger."

Defender: Sos 8:14 - Make haste Her explanations and arrangements attended to, she turns again to her beloved, inviting him to come quickly back to her presence, and Solomon's Song e...

Her explanations and arrangements attended to, she turns again to her beloved, inviting him to come quickly back to her presence, and Solomon's Song ends on this note of love. Appropriately, the entire Book of God ends on the same note. "And the Spirit and the bride say, Come ... Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus" (Rev 22:17, Rev 22:20)."

TSK: Sos 8:1 - that thou // sucked // find thee // I would // yea // I should not be despised that thou : Isa 7:14, Isa 9:6; Hag 2:7; Zec 9:9; Mal 3:1; Mat 13:16, Mat 13:17; Luk 2:26-32, Luk 2:38, Luk 10:23, Luk 10:24; 1Ti 3:16; Heb 2:11, Heb 2...

TSK: Sos 8:2 - bring // who // I would cause // spiced bring : Son 3:4; Gal 4:26 who : Luk 16:29-31; Joh 5:39, Joh 5:46, Joh 5:47; Act 17:11, Act 17:12; 2Ti 3:15; 1Pe 1:10-12; 2Pe 1:19; Rev 19:10 I would c...

TSK: Sos 8:3 - -- Son 2:6; Deu 33:27; Isa 62:4, Isa 62:5; 2Co 12:9

TSK: Sos 8:4 - charge // that ye stir not up, nor awake charge : Son 2:7, Son 3:5 that ye stir not up, nor awake : Heb. why should ye stir up, or, why awake, etc.

charge : Son 2:7, Son 3:5

that ye stir not up, nor awake : Heb. why should ye stir up, or, why awake, etc.

TSK: Sos 8:5 - Who is this // from the // leaning // I raised // there she Who is this : Son 3:6, Son 6:10 from the : Son 4:8; Psa 45:10, Psa 45:11, Psa 107:2-8; Isa 40:3, Isa 43:19; Jer 2:2; Rev 12:6 leaning : 2Ch 32:8 *marg...

TSK: Sos 8:6 - as a seal // love // jealousy // cruel // the coals as a seal : Exo 28:9-12, Exo 28:21, Exo 28:29, Exo 28:30; Isa 49:16; Jer 22:24; Hag 2:23; Zec 3:9; 2Ti 2:19 love : Son 5:8; Psa 42:1, Psa 42:2, Psa 63...

TSK: Sos 8:7 - waters // if a man waters : Isa 43:2; Mat 7:24, Mat 7:25; Rom 8:28-39 if a man : Pro 6:31, Pro 6:35; Rom 13:8-10

TSK: Sos 8:8 - a little // she hath // what // in the day a little : Eze 16:46, Eze 16:55, Eze 16:56, Eze 16:61, Eze 23:33; Joh 10:16; Act 15:14-17; Rom 15:9-12 she hath : Son 8:10, Son 4:5, Son 7:3; Psa 147:...

TSK: Sos 8:9 - a wall // we will // a door a wall : Son 2:9; Rev 21:12-19 we will : Isa 58:12, Isa 60:17, Isa 61:4; Zec 6:12-15; Mat 16:18; Act 15:16; 1Co 3:10-12; Eph 2:20-22 a door : Act 14:2...

TSK: Sos 8:10 - a wall // my // then // favour a wall : Son 8:9 my : Son 4:5, Son 7:3, Son 7:4, Son 7:7, Son 7:8; Eze 16:7 then : Gen 6:8; Deu 7:7, Deu 7:8; Pro 3:4; Isa 60:10; Luk 1:30; Eph 1:6, E...

TSK: Sos 8:11 - Solomon // had a // he let // a thousand Solomon : Calmet thus translates these verses: ""Solomon has a vineyard at Baal-hamon; he has let it out to keepers, each of whom for the fruit of it...

Solomon : Calmet thus translates these verses: ""Solomon has a vineyard at Baal-hamon; he has let it out to keepers, each of whom for the fruit of it was to bring a thousand pieces of silver. As for me, my vineyard is before me; keep thyself, O Solomon, thy thousand pieces of silver,""etc.

had a : Son 7:12; Ecc 2:4; Isa 5:1-7; Mat 21:33-43; Mar 12:1

he let : Luk 20:9-18

a thousand : Gen 20:16; Isa 7:23

TSK: Sos 8:12 - vineyard // thou // those vineyard : Son 1:6; Pro 4:23; Act 20:28; 1Ti 4:15, 1Ti 4:16 thou : Psa 72:17-19; Rom 14:7-9; 1Co 6:20; 2Co 5:15 those : 1Th 2:19; 1Ti 5:17, 1Ti 5:18

TSK: Sos 8:13 - dwellest // the companions // cause dwellest : Son 2:13, Son 4:16, Son 6:2, Son 6:11, Son 7:11, Son 7:12; Mat 18:20, Mat 28:20; Joh 14:21-23 the companions : Son 1:7, Son 3:7-11, Son 5:9...

TSK: Sos 8:14 - Make haste Make haste : Heb. Flee away, Son 2:17; Luk 19:12; Phi 1:23; Rev 22:17, Rev 22:20

Make haste : Heb. Flee away, Son 2:17; Luk 19:12; Phi 1:23; Rev 22:17, Rev 22:20

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Poole: Sos 8:2 - Bring thee // Into my mother’ s house // Who would instruct me // I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate Bring thee with joy and triumph, as the bridegroom was usually brought to the bride’ s house. See Psa 45:14,15 . Into my mother’ s house ...

Bring thee with joy and triumph, as the bridegroom was usually brought to the bride’ s house. See Psa 45:14,15 .

Into my mother’ s house either,

1. My mother’ s-inlaw, my husband’ s mother, as the custom was, Gen 24:61 Jud 12:9 . Or,

2. My own mother’ s, to show her extraordinary respect and affection to him. In the mystical sense both come to one; for the universal church was in some sort both his and her mother.

Who would instruct me to wit, how I should behave myself towards thee. Or, where she did instruct or educate me.

I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate I would give thee the best entertainment which the house affords. My gifts and graces should all be employed to serve and glorify thee.

Poole: Sos 8:3 - -- The same expressions are used Son 2:6 . The sense is, He would not despise me for my forwardness in showing my affections to him, as men commonly do...

The same expressions are used Son 2:6 . The sense is, He would not despise me for my forwardness in showing my affections to him, as men commonly do in like cases, but would kindly accept of my love, and return love for it.

Poole: Sos 8:4 - -- This verse is here repeated again, from Son 2:7 3:5 , See Poole "2:7" , See Poole "Son 3:5" .

This verse is here repeated again, from Son 2:7 3:5 , See Poole "2:7" , See Poole "Son 3:5" .

Poole: Sos 8:5 - Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness? // Leaning upon her Beloved // I raised thee up // Under the apple tree // There thy mother brought thee forth Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness? These Words are repeated from Son 3:6 , See Poole "Son 3:6" . This and the next clause are the words...

Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness? These Words are repeated from Son 3:6 , See Poole "Son 3:6" . This and the next clause are the words either,

1. Of the daughters of Jerusalem, or the friends of the bride and Bridegroom, admiring and congratulating this happy conjunction. Or,

2. Of the Bridegroom, who proposeth the question, that he may give the answer here following.

Leaning upon her Beloved which implies both great freedom and familiarity, and fervent affection, and dependence upon him. If these be the Bridegroom’ s words, he speaketh of himself in the third person, which is usual in the Hebrew language.

I raised thee up when thou wast fallen, and laid low, and wert dead in trespasses, and in the depth of misery I revived thee.

Under the apple tree under my own shadow; for she had compared him to an apple tree, and declared that under the shadow of the tree she had both delight and fruit, Son 2:3 , which is the same thing with this raising up.

There thy mother brought thee forth under that tree either the universal or the primitive church did conceive and bring thee forth.

Poole: Sos 8:6 - Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm // For love // is strong as death // Jealousy // Cruel // Are coals of fire Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: these are undoubtedly the words of the bride. The sense is, Let thy mind and thy heart b...

Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: these are undoubtedly the words of the bride. The sense is, Let thy mind and thy heart be constantly set upon me, let me be engraven upon the tables of thine heart. He seems to allude to the engraven tablets which are frequently worn upon the breast, and to the signet on a man’ s arm or hand, which men prize at a more than ordinary rate, as appears from Jer 22:24 Hag 2:23 , and which are continually in their sight.

For love my love to thee, from whence this desire proceeds,

is strong as death which conquers every living thing, and cannot be resisted nor vanquished.

Jealousy or zeal ; my ardent love to thee, which also fills me with fears and jealousies, lest thou shouldst bestow thine affections upon others, and cool in thy love to me, or withdraw thy love from me; for true believers are subject to these passions.

Cruel Heb. hard; grievous and terrible , and sometimes ready to overwhelm me, and swallow me up; and therefore have pity upon me, and do not leave me.

Are coals of fire it burns and melts my heart like fire.

Poole: Sos 8:7 - -- It is the nature of love in general, and of my love to thee, that it cannot be taken off, neither by terrors and afflictions, which are commonly sig...

It is the nature of love in general, and of my love to thee, that it cannot be taken off, neither by terrors and afflictions, which are commonly signified in Scripture by waters and floods , Psa 32:6 52:7 , and elsewhere; not by temptations and allurements. Nothing but the presences and favour of the beloved person can quiet and satisy it. And therefore do not put me off with other things, but give me thyself, without whom, and in comparison of whom, I despise all other persons and things.

Poole: Sos 8:8 - little // She hath no breasts // What shall we do for our sister? // In the day when she shall be spoken for These are manifestly the words of the bride, still continuing her speech. The present church, which was that of the Jews, speaks of another future c...

These are manifestly the words of the bride, still continuing her speech. The present church, which was that of the Jews, speaks of another future church, which was to consist of the Gentiles, which she calls

little because she was the younger sister, and then scarce had a being; and she calls her her

sister partly because she was so in the purpose of God, their common Father, though at present she was a stranger to him; and partly to intimate that the Gentile church should be admitted to the participation of the same privileges with that of the Jews.

She hath no breasts no grown and full breasts, as virgins have when they are ripe for marriage, Eze 16:7 . This signifies the present doleful estate of the Gentiles, which as yet were not grown up into a church estate, and wanted the milk or food of life, as for itself so also for its members.

What shall we do for our sister? teach us to know and perform our duty to them, which is to embrace them with sincere and fervent affections, to promote their coming in to Christ, and to rejoice in it, and not to envy it, and murmur at it, as the Jews did in the days of Christ and of his apostles.

In the day when she shall be spoken for to wit, for bringing her into the state of matrimony; when Christ and his apostles, and others, the first ministers of the gospel, who were members of the Jewish church, did speak and act for the conversion of the Gentiles.

Poole: Sos 8:9 - wall // we // will build upon her a palace of silver // And if she be as a door // we will enclose This seems to be Christ’ s answer to the foregoing question of the Jewish church concerning their sister church of the Gentiles, for which they...

This seems to be Christ’ s answer to the foregoing question of the Jewish church concerning their sister church of the Gentiles, for which they were very solicitous. Christ therefore engageth himself to take care of her, and to provide for her, as the matter doth require, and as suits best with her condition. If the Gentiles, when they are converted, shall be like a

wall strong and firm in faith, stedfast against all assaults and temptations, for a wall in Scripture use signifies strength, Isa 26:1 Jer 15:20 , and elsewhere,

we my Father, and I, and the Holy Ghost, as the principal builders, and my ministers as workers with and under us,

will build upon her a palace of silver will add more strength and beauty to her, will enlarge and adorn her, make her more amiable in mine eyes, and more visible and glorious in the eyes of the world.

And if she be as a door which is weaker than a wall, and where the enemy doth or may break in upon her; if she be weak in faith, and sometimes overcome by the tempter, yet we will not therefore reject and forsake her, but

we will enclose or (as many others render the word) strengthen, or fortify, her with boards of cedar , which are not only beautiful, but also strong and durable. If she be sincere, and open the door of her heart to me, though she be weak, I will come in to her, and make her stronger.

Poole: Sos 8:10 - My breasts like towers // Then was I in his eyes as one that found favour These seem to be the words of the Jewish church to Christ: O Lord, by thy grace I am what thou wouldst have my sister to be, a wall, and therefore d...

These seem to be the words of the Jewish church to Christ: O Lord, by thy grace I am what thou wouldst have my sister to be, a wall, and therefore do humbly beg and hope that, according to thy promise to her in that case, thou wilt build upon me a palace of silver.

My breasts like towers which stand out from and above the wall, and are an ornament and defence to it. Of the church’ s breasts, see before, Son 4:5 7:3,7 .

Then was I in his eyes as one that found favour when by his grace I was made a wall, he was well-pleased with me, and with his own workmanship in me.

Poole: Sos 8:11 - Baal-hamon // Every one was to bring a thousand pieces of silver Baal-hamon a place not far from Jerusalem, where Solomon had, as it seems, a noble vineyard. Every one was to bring a thousand pieces of silver whe...

Baal-hamon a place not far from Jerusalem, where Solomon had, as it seems, a noble vineyard.

Every one was to bring a thousand pieces of silver whereby he signifies both the vast extent of the vineyard, which required so many keepers, and its singular fertility, which afforded so great a rent.

Poole: Sos 8:12 - My vineyard // Is before me // Thou, O Solomon // Those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred My vineyard my church, which is oft compared to a vineyard, and is here opposed to Solomon’ s vineyard. It is much doubted and disputed whether ...

My vineyard my church, which is oft compared to a vineyard, and is here opposed to Solomon’ s vineyard. It is much doubted and disputed whether this verse be spoken by Christ or by the spouse; the first clause seems to agree best to the former, and the following clause to the latter. Possibly the difficulty may be reconciled by ascribing the first clause to Christ, and the latter to the spouse; such interlocutions being familiar in this book, and in other writings of this kind. Which is mine : this repetition is not idle, but very emphatical, to show that Christ had a more eminent and special title to his vineyard, the church, than Solomon had to his vineyard, because it was purchased not by his money, but by his blood, and because it was his, not only for the short time of this present life, as Solomon’ s was, but to all eternity.

Is before me is under my own eye and care, and is not wholly committed to the care and management of others, as Solomon’ s was: I the Lord do keep it night and day , as we read, Isa 27:3 . I am with it to the end of the world , Mat 28:20 .

Thou, O Solomon must have a thousand: these are the church’ s return to Christ, who is here called Solomon, as he was Son 3:9,11 , as elsewhere he is called David. Dost thou, O Christ, keep thine own vineyard, which Solomon did not? Then surely it is meet that thou shouldst receive, and thou shalt receive, as large a revenue from thy vineyard as he did from his.

Those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred though the chief revenue belongeth and is justly given to thee, yet thy ministers who serve thee in thy vineyard shall have, and are allowed by thee to receive, some encouragement for their service. See 1Co 9:7 .

Poole: Sos 8:13 - Thou that dwellest // In the gardens // The companions // hearken to thy voice // Cause me to hear it Thou that dwellest: the Hebrew word is of the feminine gender, which plainly showeth that Christ speaks hero to his spouse, being about to depart fro...

Thou that dwellest: the Hebrew word is of the feminine gender, which plainly showeth that Christ speaks hero to his spouse, being about to depart from her for a season, as the next verse showorb.

In the gardens not in the wilderness of the world, for believers are chosen or called out of the world , Joh 15:19 ; but in the church, the garden of God, which God hath fenced and appropriated to himself. He saith gardens , because of the many particular congregations into which the church is divided.

The companions the friends of the bride and Bridegroom,

hearken to thy voice diligently observe all thy words and carriages towards me, and all the transactions between thee and me.

Cause me to hear it when I am gone from thee, let me hear thy prayers, and praises, and the preaching of my gospel in the world.

Poole: Sos 8:14 - -- Seeing we must part for a time, make haste, O my beloved Bridegroom, and speedily finish the work which thou hast to do in the world, that so thou m...

Seeing we must part for a time, make haste, O my beloved Bridegroom, and speedily finish the work which thou hast to do in the world, that so thou mayst take me to thyself, that I may live in thine everlasting embraces. The words of this verse are borrowed from Son 2:17 . where they are explained.

Haydock: Sos 8:1 - Hearken Hearken. The seventh morning is come, and I must depart to the mountains, chap. ii. 17., and iv. 6. Christ, before his ascension, exhorts his Churc...

Hearken. The seventh morning is come, and I must depart to the mountains, chap. ii. 17., and iv. 6. Christ, before his ascension, exhorts his Church to present her petitions. He is always ready to hear her, and to grant her aid, in every emergency. See St. Ambrose, de Virg. xvi. 99. ---

The virtuous pray that her requests may be granted, (Haydock) and are eager to know what they are. (Menochius)

Haydock: Sos 8:1 - Mother Mother. The synagogue continues to pray for Christ's coming. (Worthington) --- Her request has been heard, and He has assumed our nature; so that ...

Mother. The synagogue continues to pray for Christ's coming. (Worthington) ---

Her request has been heard, and He has assumed our nature; so that we may receive from him all the marks of tenderness, and none but the carnal will shew any signs of contempt. The spouse wishes to manifest her love without restraint, and to be delivered from the shame of sterility, (Calmet) or the Church desires to see Christ in heaven, and to praise him. (Menochius)

Haydock: Sos 8:2 - Teach me // Wine Teach me economy, on which subject Xenophon represents the newly married entertaining themselves. --- Wine. Mark xv. 23., and Osee xiv. 8. Nectar...

Teach me economy, on which subject Xenophon represents the newly married entertaining themselves. ---

Wine. Mark xv. 23., and Osee xiv. 8. Nectar was of this description, (Calmet) being composed of wine, honey, and odoriferous flowers. The best was made at Babylon. (Atheneus i. 25., and ii. 2.) ---

These liquors intimate all the virtues, which Christ has taught; the practice of which affords him the greatest satisfaction, John xiv. 23. They are best learnt in retirement, (Calmet) and from our great teacher, Micheas iv. 2. (Menochius)

Haydock: Sos 8:4 - Jerusalem Jerusalem. Septuagint add, "by the armies and powers of the field," as [in] chap. ii. 7., and iii. 5. (Haydock) --- The spouse presently awakes af...

Jerusalem. Septuagint add, "by the armies and powers of the field," as [in] chap. ii. 7., and iii. 5. (Haydock) ---

The spouse presently awakes after the sixth night, and goes out. (Calmet) ---

Christ admonishes all not to disturb those who would serve him. (Worthington)

Haydock: Sos 8:5 - Flowing // Corrupted Flowing. Thus speak the companions of the spouse; and the bridegroom, turning to her alone, reminds her of an adventure. The Jews would put this in...

Flowing. Thus speak the companions of the spouse; and the bridegroom, turning to her alone, reminds her of an adventure. The Jews would put this in the mouth of the spouse. (Calmet) ---

Corrupted. Hebrew and Septuagint, "fell in labour, there she was delivered who bore thee." (Haydock) ---

Christ redeemed Eve, who had been seduced to eat the forbidden fruit, and by his sacred blood on the cross, awoke and healed our fallen nature. (Calmet) ---

The court of heaven admires the Church of the Gentiles, and every pious soul ascending from this world, particularly the blessed Virgin [Mary]. The synagogue was corrupt, when she called for the death of the Son of God, and said, His blood be upon us, &c. [Matthew xxvii. 25.] We have no king but Cæsar. [John xix. 15.] (Worthington) ---

Grace must go before, that our free-will may also walk forward. (Menochius)

Haydock: Sos 8:6 - Arm // Tota ejus species exprimatur in nobis // Jealousy // Hell // Nullus liber erit, si quis amare velit // Flames Arm. Working by charity, Galatians v. 6. (Haydock) --- Women in the east imprint what they like most on their bosom and arms, or carry bracelets a...

Arm. Working by charity, Galatians v. 6. (Haydock) ---

Women in the east imprint what they like most on their bosom and arms, or carry bracelets and gems on those parts, with similar inscriptions, Osee ii. 2., and Isaias iii. 20. (Clement of Alexandria, Pæd. ii. 11.) ---

Christ must live in us. (Calmet) ---

Tota ejus species exprimatur in nobis. (St. Ambrose, Isaac viii.) ---

Jealousy. That is, zealous and burning love. (Challoner) ---

Hell. Or the grave, which subdues all. Love is a violent passion. (Calmet) ---

Nullus liber erit, si quis amare velit. (Prop. ii.) ---

Christ gave his life to redeem mankind, and the martyrs have joyfully endured torments and death, to evince their love. (Calmet) ---

Flames. Hebrew, "a flame of God," or most vehement. (Haydock)

Haydock: Sos 8:7 - Drown it // He shall Drown it. As other fires may be extinguished. He who sinks under persecution, has not real charity. Temptation does not weaken a person, but shews...

Drown it. As other fires may be extinguished. He who sinks under persecution, has not real charity. Temptation does not weaken a person, but shews what he is, Ecclesiasticus xxxiv. 9. (Calmet) ---

He shall. Worldlings will ridicule his parting with temporal delights, for those which do not appear: but the true lover will make no account of the former. (Calmet)

Haydock: Sos 8:8 - Our sister // Spoken to Our sister. Christ styles the Church his own and the synagogue's sister, promising her many benefits. (Worthington) --- The relations of the spous...

Our sister. Christ styles the Church his own and the synagogue's sister, promising her many benefits. (Worthington) ---

The relations of the spouse wish to have her married, though she seemed young, Ezechiel xvi. 7. ---

Spoken to, concerning marriage, or its consummation, Genesis xxxiv. 6., and Daniel xiii. 57. (Calmet) ---

The synagogue had but few to give her proper instructions. (Menochius) ---

But Christ would provide her, if she were not wanting to herself. (Haydock)

Haydock: Sos 8:9 - Cedar Cedar. Procuring for her a rich and steady husband to protect her. These are the words of the bridegroom. The Christian Church seemed weak at firs...

Cedar. Procuring for her a rich and steady husband to protect her. These are the words of the bridegroom. The Christian Church seemed weak at first. But her pastors and martyrs caused her to triumph over all the powers of hell. (Calmet) ---

Those who correspond with the first grace, are furnished with others. (Menochius)

Haydock: Sos 8:11 - The The. The bridegroom, in the character of a countryman, asserts that he would not give his vineyard or spouse (Calmet) for all the king's riches.

The. The bridegroom, in the character of a countryman, asserts that he would not give his vineyard or spouse (Calmet) for all the king's riches.

Haydock: Sos 8:12 - Before me // The peaceable Before me. I am satisfied with my spouse. --- The peaceable. Hebrew and Septuagint, "Solomon." (Haydock) --- Retain them, and also pay the keep...

Before me. I am satisfied with my spouse. ---

The peaceable. Hebrew and Septuagint, "Solomon." (Haydock) ---

Retain them, and also pay the keepers their wages. I envy not all the treasures of the world; nor would put them in competition with my vineyard, or spouse. The synagogue of Moses and Solomon degenerated, while the Church of Christ has continued faithful, and has always some good workmen. (St. Gregory; Ven. Bede, &c.) (Calmet)

Haydock: Sos 8:14 - Flee // Flee Flee. The Church consents that her beloved should ascend to heaven, as he still remains with her. (Ven. Bede; St. Bernard, ser. ix.) Qui habitat....

Flee. The Church consents that her beloved should ascend to heaven, as he still remains with her. (Ven. Bede; St. Bernard, ser. ix.) Qui habitat. (Calmet) ---

The whole Church militant requests that he would ascend thither, for the good of all his servants, begging for an abundant supply of grace, that we may ascend the high mountains of perfect charity, and zeal for God's honour; and that eh would make our souls such hills and gardens, adorned with all the flowers and fruits of virtue, in which he may vouchsafe to dwell. Amen. (Worthington) ---

Flee to heaven, and draw me with thee, chap. i. 4. (Menochius)

Gill: Sos 8:1 - O that thou wert as my brother // that sucked the breasts of my mother // when I should find thee without // I would kiss thee // yea, I should not be despised O that thou wert as my brother,.... Or, "who will give thee as a brother to me?" q an usual form of wishing, Deu 5:29, Psa 14:7. The church here not ...

O that thou wert as my brother,.... Or, "who will give thee as a brother to me?" q an usual form of wishing, Deu 5:29, Psa 14:7. The church here not only requests that Christ would be like a brother to her, but appear to be really one, and to act the part of one towards her; with whom she might as freely converse as brother and sister may. Several Jewish r writers own, that the King Messiah is intended here; and in such a relation Christ does stand to his church and people, by virtue of his incarnation, Heb 2:11; hence many of the ancients take this to be a wish of the Jewish church, for the coming of Christ in the flesh; and also through their adoption, he and they having one Father, Joh 20:17; and by being of a like nature, disposition, and practice, Mat 12:50; as well as on the score of love and friendship, Pro 18:24; and this relation Christ fills up, by the intimacy and familiarity he uses them with; by his compassion on them, and sympathy with them, in all their afflictions; by the help, aid, and relief, he gives them; by his condescension to their weaknesses, and by his great love and affection for them. As a further description of him as a brother, it is added,

that sucked the breasts of my mother; which may denote the truth and reality of Christ's incarnation, being a sucking infant: and the near relation of Christ to his people, being a brother by the mother's side, reckoned the nearest, and their affection to each other the strongest: by her "mother" may be meant Jerusalem above, the mother of us all; and, by her "breasts", the ordinances, of which Christ, as man, partook when on earth, and now may be said to suck, as formed in the hearts of his people;

when I should find thee without; or, "in the street" s; in public ordinances, where Christ is to be found; or outside of Judea, in the Gentile world, where, after his coming in the flesh, his Gospel was preached, the ordinances administered, and he was there to be found; or in the most public place and manner, where she should not be ashamed to own him, his truths and ordinances, before men;

I would kiss thee; not only with a kiss of approbation, Pro 24:16; but of love and affection, of faith and confidence, of homage and subjection, of worship and adoration; see Psa 2:12; this is an usage with relations and friends, brothers and sisters, at meeting; hence Heunischius refers this to the time when the saints shall meet Christ in the clouds, who will be admitted to the nearest embraces of him, with unspeakable pleasure, and enjoy him to all eternity;

yea, I should not be despised; for taking such freedom with Christ, her brother. Or, "they would not despise me" t; neither men nor angels, for such an action, and still less God, the Father, Son, and Spirit; which she might conclude from the relation between them, it being no more unseemly than for a sister to use such freedom with an own brother, even in the street; and from the reception she had reason to believe she should meet with from Christ: who would not turn away his face from her, when she offered to kiss him, which would occasion shame and blushing. The whole expresses her boldness in professing Christ, without fear or shame, in the most public manner.

Gill: Sos 8:2 - I would lead thee, and bring, thee into mother's house // who would instruct me // I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, of the juice of my pomegranate I would lead thee, and bring, thee into mother's house,.... The general assembly and church of the firstborn is mother to the church visible, to part...

I would lead thee, and bring, thee into mother's house,.... The general assembly and church of the firstborn is mother to the church visible, to particular churches and believers, where they are born, educated, and brought up; for which they have a great affection, as persons usually have for the place of their nativity and education. And here the church desires to have Christ with her; either to consummate the marriage between them, Gen 24:67; or to have the knowledge of him spread among her relations, those of her mother's house, who belonged to the election of grace; or to enjoy his presence there, with great delight and pleasure: the act of "leading" thither shows great familiarity with him, great love and respect for him, a hearty welcome to her mother's house; and was treating him becoming his majesty, great personages being led, Isa 60:11; all which is done by prayer, in the exercise of faith: and the act of "bringing" denotes on her part the strength of faith in prayer; and on his part great condescension; see Son 3:4. Her end in all was, as follows,

who would instruct me; meaning her mother; the allusion may be to a grave and prudent woman, who, taking her newly married daughter apart, teaches her how to behave towards her husband, that she may have his affections, and live happily with him: the house of God is a school of instruction, where souls are taught the ways of Christ, the doctrines of the Gospel, and the duties of religion; nor are the greatest believers above instruction, and the means of it. Some render the words, "thou shalt", or "thou wouldest teach me" u; meaning Christ, who teaches as none else can; he teaches by his Spirit, who leads into all truth; by the Scriptures, which are profitable for instruction; by his ministers, called pastors and teachers; and by his ordinances administered in his house; where the church desired the presence of Christ; and might expect instruction from him, being in the way of her duty; and to hear such marriage precepts, as in Psa 45:10. In return, the church promises Christ,

I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, of the juice of my pomegranate; or, "wine of my pomegranate" w; of which mention is made in Jewish writings x and by other authors y: there was a city in the tribe of Dan, called "Gathrimmon", Jos 21:24; the winepress of the pomegranate, or where they made pomegranate wine. Spiced wine was much used by the ancients, and in the eastern countries: so Phoenician wine, or wine of Byblis, is said to be odoriferous z; so the wine of Lebanon, Hos 14:7; the Babylonians had a wine they called nectar a: spiced wine was thought less inebriating b, and therefore the ancients sometimes put into their wine myrrh and calamus, and other spices c; sometimes it was a mixture of old wine, water, and balsam; and of wine, honey, and pepper d. Now these sorts of wine being accounted the best and most agreeable, the church proposes to treat Christ with them; by which may be meant the various graces of the Spirit, and the exercise of them in believers; which give Christ pleasure and delight, and are preferred by him to the best wine; see Son 4:10. With the Hebrew writers, pomegranates are said to be a symbol of concord e: the pomegranate was a tree of Venus f.

Gill: Sos 8:3 - His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me. His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me. That is, when she should have the presence of Christ in her mother's hou...

His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me. That is, when she should have the presence of Christ in her mother's house. Or the words are a petition that so it might be, "let his left hand", &c. g; or a declaration of what she did enjoy, "his left hand is under my head", &c. h; see Gill on Son 2:6.

Gill: Sos 8:4 - I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up // nor awake my love, until he please. I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, until he please. The phrase, "by the roes and by the hinds of ...

I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up,

nor awake my love, until he please. The phrase, "by the roes and by the hinds of the field", used in Son 2:7; is here omitted; not as if the charge was less vehement and earnest here, for the form of expostulation seems rather to express more earnestness: for the words may be rendered, "why will ye", or "why should ye stir up, and why awake my love?" i being apprehensive they were about to do it; and which she dissuades from, as unreasonable and dangerous, and might be prejudicial to them as well as to her. The allusion is to virgins, that sung songs at marriages; one in the evening, lulling to sleep; and another in the morning, awaking and stirring up from it k.

Gill: Sos 8:5 - (Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness // leaning upon her beloved) // I raised thee up under the apple tree // there thy mother brought thee forth, there she brought thee forth that bare thee (Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness?.... Which words are spoken by the daughters of Jerusalem, occasioned by her charge to them, by which...

(Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness?.... Which words are spoken by the daughters of Jerusalem, occasioned by her charge to them, by which they were excited to look more earnestly at her, whom Christ had indulged with so much nearness to him; at which they express their surprise, and describe her by her ascent "from the wilderness"; that is, of the world, out of which she was chosen and called; and from a state of nature, out of which she was brought; and was rising up in a state of grace to a state of glory; See Gill on Son 3:6;

leaning upon her beloved); faith in Christ, whom her soul loved, and who loved her, is signified hereby; see Isa 50:10; which is the grace by which believers lean on the person of Christ, for acceptance with God; on his righteousness, for justification; on his fulness, for the supply of their wants; and trust in his blood for pardon and cleansing, The word is only used in this place, and is differently rendered: by some, "casting herself" l on him; as sensible sinners do at first conversion, when they venture their souls on Christ, commit the care and keeping of them to him, and trust their whole salvation with him: by others, "joining, associating" m; cleaving to him, keeping company with him, from the use of the word n in the Arabic tongue; so such souls give up themselves to Christ; cleave to him, with full purpose of heart; walk with him, and walk on in him, as they have received him: by others, "rejoicing" or "delighting" o herself in him; in the view of his personal glory, transcendent excellencies, inexhaustible fulness, and searchable riches: the Septuagint version is, "strengthened", or "strengthening herself on her beloved"; deriving all her strength from him, to exercise grace, perform duty, withstand temptation, and persevere to the end, conscious of her own weakness; faith, in every sense of the word, is intended;

I raised thee up under the apple tree; not the words of Christ concerning the church, since the affixes are masculine; but what the church said concerning Christ, when leaning on his arm as she went along with him: so the words may be connected with the preceding, by supplying the word "saying", as Michaelis observes; relating a piece of former experience, how that when she was under the apple tree, sat under the shadow of it, Son 2:3; that is, under the ordinances of the Gospel; where, having no sensible communion with Christ for some time, he being as it were asleep, she, by her earnest prayers and entreaties, awaked him, and raised him up, to take notice of her; whereby she enjoyed much nearness to him, and familiarity with him;

there thy mother brought thee forth, there she brought thee forth that bare thee; which may be said either concealing the Old Testament church, who conceived hope of the coming of Christ, waited for it, and was often like a woman in pain until he was brought forth, which at length was done, to the joy of those that looked for him; or of the New Testament church, hoping, looking, waiting for the second coming of Christ, in the exercise of faith and prayer, and is like a woman in travail, and will be until he makes his appearance; and both may be meant, the one by the former, the other by the latter phrase, and may be the reason of the repetition of it. It may be applied to the apostles of Christ, who travailed in birth, until Christ was brought forth into the Gentile world, through the preaching of the Gospel; and so to all Gospel ministers, who are in like case until Christ be formed in the souls of men; which is no other than the new birth, and is attended with pain like that of a woman in travail; and every regenerate person may be said, in this sense, to be Christ's mother, as well as his brother and sister, Mat 12:50; and each of the above things are usually done under and by the means of the word and ordinances; which may be signified by the apple tree, or, however, the shadow of it.

Gill: Sos 8:6 - Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm // for love is strong as death // jealousy is cruel as the grave // the coals thereof are coals of fire // which hath a most vehement flame Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm,.... These are still the words of the church, speaking to Christ as she walked along with ...

Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm,.... These are still the words of the church, speaking to Christ as she walked along with him, as the affixes in the Hebrew text show; in which she desires to have a fixed abiding place in his heart; to continue firmly in his love, and to have further manifestations of it; to be always remembered and supported by him; to be ever on his mind, and constantly under his care and protection; and to have a full assurance of interest in his love, and in his power, which is the sealing work of his Spirit, Eph 1:13. The allusion seems to be to the high: priest, a type of Christ, who had the names of the children of Israel engraved on precious stones, and bore by him on his shoulders, and on his heart, for a memorial before the Lord continually; or to the names of persons, engraved on jewels, wore by lovers on their arms or breasts, or to their pictures put there; not to signets or seals wore on those parts, but to the names and images of persons impressed on them: the Ethiopians p understand it of something bound upon the arm, by which persons might be known, as was used in their country. The church's desire is, that she might be affectionately loved by Christ, be deeply fixed in his heart, be ever in his view, owned and acknowledged by him, and protected by the arm of his power. Her reasons follow:

for love is strong as death; that is, the love or the church to Christ, which caused her to make the above requests: death conquers all; against it there is no standing; such was the love of the church, it surmounted all difficulties that lay in the way of enjoying Christ; nothing could separate from it; she was conquered by it herself q; and could not live without him; a frown, an angry look from him, was as death unto her; yea, she could readily part with life and suffer death for his sake; death itself could not part her from him, or separate him from her love r; so that her love was stronger than death;

jealousy is cruel as the grave: the jealousy she had of Christ's love to her which was her weakness; and yet it was very torturing and afflicting, though at the same time it showed the greatness of her love to Christ: or "envy", that is of wicked men, she was the object of, which exceeds cruel wrath and outrageous anger, Pro 27:4; or rather her "zeal" s, which is no other than ardent love for Christ his Gospel, cause, and interest; which ate up and consumed her spirits, as the grave does what is cast into it. Psa 119:139. Virgil t gives the epithet of "cruel" to love;

the coals thereof are coals of fire; which expresses the fervency of her love to Christ, and zeal for the honour of his name: which, though sometimes cold and languid, is rekindled, and becomes hot and flaming; and is, like fire, insatiable, one of the four things that say, "It is not enough", Pro 30:16;

which hath a most vehement flame; nothing is, nor, common with other writers u, than to attribute flame to love, and to call it a fire; here a most vehement flame. Or, "the flame of Jah" or "Jehovah" w; an exceeding great one: the Hebrews use one or other of the names of God, as a superlative; so the mountains of God, and cedars of God, mean exceeding great ones; and here it expresses the church's love in the highest degree, in such a flame as not to be quenched, as follows: or it signifies, that the flame of love in her breast was kindled by the Lord himself x, by his Spirit, compared to fire; or by his love, shed abroad in her heart by him, Hence it appears to be false, what is sometimes said, that the name of God is not used in this Song; since the greatest of all his names, Jab or Jehovah, is here expressed.

Gill: Sos 8:7 - Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it // if a man would give, all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it,.... The love of the church to Christ, which is inextinguishable and insuperable, by t...

Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it,.... The love of the church to Christ, which is inextinguishable and insuperable, by the many waters and floods of wicked and ungodly men; neither by their flattery and fair promises; nor by their cruel edicts, force and persecution; by neither can they withdraw the love of the saints from Christ, nor tempt them to desert his interest: nor by all the afflictions God is pleased to bring upon them; rather their love is increased thereby, which they consider as effects of the love, wisdom, and faithfulness of God, as designed for their good: nor even by their sins and corruptions; for though, through the aboundings of these, their love may wax cold, yet it never becomes extinct; it may be left, but not lost; its fervency may be abated, but that itself remains: nor by Satan's temptations, who sometimes comes in like a flood, threatening to carry all before him; but the Spirit lifts up a standard against him, and maintains his own work of faith and love, Isa 59:19; nor by the terrors of the law, and the apprehensions of divine wrath, they are sometimes pressed with, signified by waves and floods, Psa 88:6; nor by all the hardships and difficulties, scoffs and reproaches, which attend believers in their Christian race; which are so far from alienating their affections from Christ, that they rather endear him the more unto them, and make heaven, and the enjoyment of him there, the more desirable;

if a man would give, all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned; it is true of the love of Christ to his people, as also what is said before; but is rather to be understood of the love of the church to Christ; which is a grace so valuable, as not to be purchased with money: if this, or any other grace, is to be bought, it is to be bought without money and without price; it is to be had freely of Christ; and, where possessed, will not be parted with for anything that may be offered; if a rich man's whole estate was offered for it, to a lover of Christ; yea, the riches of the Indies, or the vast treasures of the whole globe, on condition of his parting with him, and deserting his cause and interest, and dropping or neglecting his love to him, it would be treated by him with the, almost disdain and contempt; see Phi 3:8. Now all this is used by the church as an argument to gain her request, "set me as a seal", &c. Son 8:6; since my soul is all in flames of love to thee, which cannot be quenched by all I suffer on thy account; nor will be parted with for all that the world can give me. This love of the church reaches to Christ, and to all that belong to him, even to a little sister, as in Son 8:8.

Gill: Sos 8:8 - We have a little sister // and she hath no breasts // what shall we defer our sister // in the day when she shall be spoken for We have a little sister,.... Which seems to be the Gentile church, so called by the Jewish church; for as the church catholic, or universal, with resp...

We have a little sister,.... Which seems to be the Gentile church, so called by the Jewish church; for as the church catholic, or universal, with respect to its parts, is called a mother, as often in this Song; so these parts, with respect to each other, as the Jewish and Gentile churches, may be called sisters; and the rather, as they belong to the same Father and family, are partakers of the same grace, and are of the same faith and religion as to the substance of them; and the object and nature of their worship the same, though as to circumstances different: and it may be observed that the Gentile church is not only sister to the Jewish church, but to Christ, and therefore she says, not I, but we, have such a sister; of which relation, see Son 4:9; also that she stood in this relation to Christ and to the Jewish church before the coming of Christ, and before the Gospel was preached to her, and she was called and separated from the world; as elect Gentiles are also called the sheep of Christ, and children of God, before that time, Joh 10:16. This church is described as a "little sister", younger in age than the Jewish church, and in some respects less honourable, Rom 3:1; the same with the younger son and brother, in the parable of the prodigal; little in esteem among men, especially the Jews, Eph 2:11; little in stature, light, knowledge, and faith, at first conversion; and but few in number, particularly at first, and in comparison of the world: and so the church of Christ, consisting both of Jews and Gentiles, is called a little flock, Luk 12:32. As a further description of her, it is added,

and she hath no breasts: is not arrived to years of ripeness, nor marriageable; see Eze 16:7; the time of her open espousal to Christ was not yet come: at this time she had no ministers nor ordinances, from whence she could have the sincere milk of the word, or share it with others; and it was some time after the Gospel came among the Gentiles before they had a settled ministry;

what shall we defer our sister? or, "what shall be done for her?" being moved with pity to her, in her forlorn and helpless condition, like a little infant, Eze 16:4; and willing to do anything for her that lay in her power, though seeming at a loss to know what to do for her: the believing Jews were very assisting to the Gentiles, in carrying the Gospel among them at first; and in supplying them with ministers, and with money too, to carry on the interest of Christ among them. The Jewish church here is not forgetful of the chief and principal agent, Christ, and therefore says, what shall we do? she was willing to do what she could; but she knew all would be insignificant without Christ, his agency and blessing. The time she was concerned what should be done for her in is,

in the day when she shall be spoken for, or "with", or "unto" y: when she should be wooed or treated with for marriage, by the ministers of the word, at the first preaching of the Gospel to her; or be spoken to by her enemies, by fair words, or severe menaces, to desert the faith. Or, "be spoken of" z; the fame of her be spread abroad, far and near, for her light, knowledge, and faith; for her profession, and her sufferings for it; and the concern is, how she should behave under all the noise and talk about her: or, "be spoken against" a; as she would be by unbelieving Jews, and by ignorant Heathens, for embracing the Christian religion, for receiving the Gospel of Christ, submitting to his ordinances, and professing his name, Act 28:22. Now the old church might be concerned, that she might stand firm to her faith and the profession of it, notwithstanding the reproaches and persecutions of men.

Gill: Sos 8:9 - If she be a wall // we will build upon her a palace of silver // and if she be a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar 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 stan...

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 b;

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 illustrious an inhabitant, should be a "silver" one, denoting its worth, value, and splendour; the builders of it are the church and her ministers; though Christ is the principal builder, Zec 6:12. Or, "a tower of silver" c, signifying, that she should be well fortified, and be put into a posture of defence against her enemies: the Gentile church at first had but a very small appearance of a building, a foundation just laid, a side wall erected; but, in a short time, a noble structure, a stately tower, a silver palace, were built for God;

and if she be a door, we will enclose her with boards of cedar; if the door of the Gospel was opened among the Gentiles, it should be succeeded to the building a holy temple to the Lord; which should be not only ornamented, but so well fenced, that it should not be in the power of their enemies to deface and demolish it: or if the door of their hearts was opened, to receive Christ, and his glorious train of grace, they should be adorned and beautified with a larger measure of them; or if being come into a church state, and the door of it was set open to receive good men, and exclude bad men, this would be to their honour comfort and safety: or this phrase is expressive of the finishing of the building, the gate or door being set up; though it rather seems to intend the low and mean estate of the Gentile church at first, when there was but little appearance of a building, only a door set up; which afterwards grew up into a stately and magnificent palace, like that of Solomon's, built of cedar boards of the wood of Lebanon; which may denote her fragrancy, perpetuity, and incorruptibleness.

Gill: Sos 8:10 - I am a wall // and my breasts like towers // then was I in his eyes as one that found favour I am a wall,.... The words of the little sister, or Gentile church; either wishing she was what was supposed, and desiring to be in a well settled st...

I am a wall,.... The words of the little sister, or Gentile church; either wishing she was what was supposed, and desiring to be in a well settled state, "O that I was a wall!" or as asserting d that she was in such a state, well walled; God was a wall of fire about her; salvation was appointed as walls and bulwarks to her; she was one of the two walls Christ was a cornerstone unto, and cemented together; and was a wall built up of lively stones, of true believers, built on Christ, the foundation; and established in the doctrine of grace; and constant and immovable in her love to Christ;

and my breasts like towers; round, plump, and high; signifying that she was now marriageable; and the time of her being presented as a chaste virgin to Christ, and of her open espousals to him, was now come: of ministers of the word, of the Scriptures, and of the ordinances of the Gospel, as signified by breasts; see Gill on Son 4:5; which may be said to be "like towers": ministers of the word, because set for the defence of the Gospel; the Scriptures, because an armoury from whence saints are supplied with armour, to repel Satan's temptations, refute errors, and defend truth; and the ordinances of the Gospel, because they stand firm and immovable against all the efforts of men to subvert and abolish them; and these are peculiar to the Gentile church, under the Gospel dispensation;

then was I in his eyes as one that found favour; from the time that the Gentile church became a wall, firmly built on Christ, and was formed into a church state, and had a settled ministry and Gospel ordinances, she became acceptable to Christ, and was admitted to near communion with him; and not only her person, but her services, met with a favourable acceptance from him; and these privileges and blessings were the fruit of his love, layout, and good will, he bore to her; which before was secret and hidden, but now her breasts being fashioned, her time was a time of love, of the open love of Christ to her, and of her espousals to him: and when, as the words may be rendered, she was "as one that found peace" e; peace being made by the blood of Christ, and the partition wall broken down between Jew and Gentile, and they peaceably joined together in a Gospel church state; and when she enjoyed inward peace and tranquillity of mind, which is found in Christ, the word and ordinances; even all kind of prosperity, which peace, with the Hebrews, includes; every spiritual blessing, as reconciliation, justification, pardon, adoption, and eternal life, which are all the fruits and effects of divine favour, good will, grace, and love.

Gill: Sos 8:11 - Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon // he let out the vineyard unto keepers // everyone for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand pieces of silver Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon,.... The little sister, or Gentile church, goes on to give an account of the success of the Gospel, the planting o...

Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon,.... The little sister, or Gentile church, goes on to give an account of the success of the Gospel, the planting of churches, and the establishment of the interest of Christ in the Gentile world, together with the advantages that accrued to Christ from it; for not Solomon literally, but a greater than he, is here, Christ, the antitype of him, the Prince of peace; See Gill on Son 3:7. By the "vineyard" is meant the church, especially under the New Testament dispensation; so called, because separated from the world by sovereign grace; planted with precious and fruitful plants, which Christ has a property in, by his Father's gift and his own purchase; and therefore receives of the fruit of it; takes delight and pleasure to walk in it; and takes care to keep it in order, and to protect and preserve it: this is said to be at Baalhamon; perhaps the same with Baalgad, the names signifying much the same, and where Solomon might have a vineyard, Jos 11:17; the word signifies "the master", or "lord of a multitude" f; the Gentile world, consisting of a multitude of nations; and in which were many churches, and consisting of many persons;

he let out the vineyard unto keepers; to his apostles, and to ministers of the Gospel in succeeding times; and who have their employment in it; some to plant, others to water; some to prune, to reprove and correct for bad principles and practices, and others to support and uphold weak believers; and others to defend truth, and preserve the church from innovation in doctrine and worship: the "letting" it out to these agrees with the parables in Mat 20:1; where there seems to be an allusion to this passage. Christ is the proprietor of the vineyard, and the principal vinedresser; yet he makes use of his ministers to take the care of it, watch and keep it in order; for which purpose he lets, or "gives" g, it to them, as the word is, for he makes them in some sense owners; and they have an interest in the churches, and their life and comfort, greatly lie in the fruitfulness and well being of them; the vines are called "ours", Son 2:15;

everyone for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand pieces of silver; or shekels, amounting to about an hundred and fifty pounds; which shows the fruitfulness of the vineyard, that its produce should be worth so much; and the great usefulness of the Gospel ministry, in bringing souls to Christ; the fruit of his labour is as dear to him as pieces of silver, Luk 15:8. Christ's ministers are his rent gatherers, and the collectors of his fruit, Joh 15:16; and though they have different talents and success, yet, being honest and faithful, the meanest are reckoned to bring in the same as others, or what make for Christ's delight, pleasure, and glory; as will appear when the reckoning day comes, and an account will be given in, Mat 25:19.

Gill: Sos 8:12 - My vineyard, which is mine, is before me // thou, O Solomon, must have a thousand // and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred 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,...

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, watchfulness, and diligence in the vineyard, and her concern for the welfare of the several vines and plants in it; see Son 1:6; And certain it is that the next clause is spoken by her:

thou, O Solomon, must have a thousand; a thousand pieces or shekels of silver, as before: the church is willing Christ should have all he desires and demands, his whole due and full revenue of glory from his people; for he is meant, and not Solomon literally, as many Jewish writers h acknowledge. And the church being now in his presence, and using familiarity with him, thus addresses him,

and those that keep the fruit thereof two hundred; by which may be meant an honourable maintenance for themselves and families, and much esteem and respect among the people to whom they minister; this is the double honour in 1Ti 5:17. Christ has the greatest share, as in reason he should, being the proprietor of the vineyard, and having the chief care and oversight of it, and gives it its increase: however, faithful ministers have their reward, which lies greatly in the conversion of sinners, and edification of saints; for that is their joy, and crown of rejoicing; and in eternal happiness they shall enjoy hereafter, 1Th 2:19.

Gill: Sos 8:13 - Thou that dwellest in the gardens // the companions hearken to thy voice // cause me to hear it Thou that dwellest in the gardens,.... These are the words of Christ to the church, describing her by her habitation, and may be rendered, "O thou, in...

Thou that dwellest in the gardens,.... These are the words of Christ to the church, describing her by her habitation, and may be rendered, "O thou, inhabitress of the gardens" i; the word used being in the feminine gender, which determines the sense of it, as belonging to the church: but the Septuagint version renders it by a word in the masculine gender; and so Ambrose k, who interprets the words as spoken by the church to Christ; though he observes that Symmachus and Aquila interpret them as the words of Christ to the church. By the "gardens" are meant particular congregations, the dwelling places of the church, and where she has work to do by her ministers, to plant, water, prune, and dress the gardens; and of particular believers, whose business it is to attend on the ministry of the word, and other ordinances; and dwelling here may denote diligence and constant attendance here, and which is approved of by Christ, and well pleasing to him: and it is honourable, as well as profitable and delightful, to have a place in these gardens, and especially an abiding one; and indeed those, to whom Christ gives a place and a name here, are in no danger of being turned or driven out, as Adam was from Eden;

the companions hearken to thy voice; meaning either the divine Persons, the Father and the Holy Ghost, as Piscator; the companions of Christ, of the same nature, perfections, and glory with him; who listen to what the church and true believers say to them and to one another, Mal 3:16; or the angels, as Jarchi and Aben Ezra, the friends of Christ and his people, who hearken to the conversation of believers, in private and public; and especially to the Gospel, preached in the assembly of the saints, Eph 3:10; or rather the daughters of Jerusalem, who all along attend the bride in this Song, and are the virgins her companions, Psa 45:14; and it is a title that belongs to all truly gracious souls, Psa 122:8; who hearken to the voice of the church, to the Gospel, preached by her ministers; which is a joyful sound, and gives great delight and pleasure;

cause me to hear it; that is, her voice; so sweet and charming to him, as in Son 2:14; her voice in prayer and praise; in speaking of him, his person, offices, and grace, to others, and confessing his name before men. Some render the words, "preach me" l; and then the sense is, seeing the companions flock unto thee, and listen with great attention and pleasure to thy voice, take the opportunity of preaching me unto them; let my person, righteousness, and grace, be the subject of thy ministry: and which was done in the first times of the Gospel, by the apostles; has been, more or less, ever since, by faithful ministers; and will be continued until the second coming of Christ, prayed for in Son 8:14.

Gill: Sos 8:14 - Make haste, my beloved // and be thou like to a roe, or to a young hart upon the mountains of spices Make haste, my beloved,.... These are the words of the church, to Christ, calling him her "beloved"; a title often used in this Song, see Son 1:13; an...

Make haste, my beloved,.... These are the words of the church, to Christ, calling him her "beloved"; a title often used in this Song, see Son 1:13; and is continued to the last; for Christ was still the object of her love; and she had now a comfortable sense of her interest in him, and claimed it; and makes use of this title, not only to distinguish him from others, but to obtain her request the more easily, that he would "make haste", and come; which may either be understood of his speedy coming in the flesh, and appearing on Mount Zion and in the temple, where the spicy and sweet smelling incense was offered; or of his spiritual presence, in his house and upon the mountains, and in all the assemblies of Zion, where the prayers and praises of the saints go up to God, as sweet odours, perfumed with the incense of Christ's mediation: or the petition may respect the first spread of the Gospel throughout the Gentile world; which, being like a box of ointment opened, would diffuse the savour of the knowledge of Christ everywhere: or rather it expresses the breathings of the New Testament church after the second coming of Christ, being the last petition of the church in this Song; and with which she closes it, as John does the Revelation, and with it the whole canon of Scripture in like manner, "Even so, come, Lord Jesus", that is, come quickly: and when the church says "make haste", she does not desire Christ to come before the appointed time, nor will he; his coming may and will be hastened indeed, yet in his own time; but it shows her eager and earnest desire after it, being as it were impatient for it. The word, may be rendered, "flee away" m; not that the church desired Christ to depart from her; she valued his presence at another rate; but she being weary of a sinful troublesome world, and breathing after everlasting rest in another, desires him to remove from hence, and take her with him to heaven, where she might enjoy his presence without any disturbance;

and be thou like to a roe, or to a young hart upon the mountains of spices; where spices and aromatic plants grow, as on Lebanon: of Christ, compared to a roe or a young hart; see Gill on Son 2:9. These creatures being remarkable for their swiftness n in running upon mountains and other high places, see Hab 3:19; the church desires that Christ would be as swift in his motion as those creatures, and come quickly and speedily, and take her with him to the "spicy mountains", the heavenly state, and all the joys and glories of it; and there have everlasting and uninterrupted communion with Christ; be out of the reach of every troublesome enemy; be in the utmost safety and security; and in the possession of pleasures that will never end. This state may be expressed by "mountains of spices": because of the height and sublimity of it; and because of the permanency and everlasting duration of it; and because of its delightfulness and pleasantness; where will be fulness of joy, and pleasures for evermore.

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NET Notes: Sos 8:1 Song 8:1-2 may be classified as a “a lover’s wish song” that is similar in content and structure to an ancient Egyptian love song in...

NET Notes: Sos 8:2 The MT reads the singular noun with 1st person common singular suffix רִמֹּנִי (rimmoni, “my pom...

NET Notes: Sos 8:3 See the notes on 2:6, which is parallel to this verse.

NET Notes: Sos 8:4 Heb “Why arouse or awaken …?” Although the particle מָה (mah) is used most often as an interrogative pronoun (R...

NET Notes: Sos 8:5 Or “went into labor.” The verb חָבַל (khaval, “become pregnant”) is repeated in 8:6b and 8:6c, a...

NET Notes: Sos 8:6 The noun שַׁלְהֶבֶתְיָה (shalhevetyah, “mighty flame”)...

NET Notes: Sos 8:7 The root בּוּז (buz, “to despise”) is repeated for emphasis: בּוֹז י...

NET Notes: Sos 8:8 The Beloved’s brothers knew that once a couple is betrothed, sexual temptations would be at their greatest. Thus, in v. 9 they devise a plan to ...

NET Notes: Sos 8:9 An interesting semantic parallel involving the “door/bar” motif in ancient Near Eastern texts comes from an Assyrian charm against an enem...

NET Notes: Sos 8:10 Heb “Then I became in his eyes as one who finds peace.”

NET Notes: Sos 8:11 Heb “gave.”

NET Notes: Sos 8:12 Heb “[it is] before me.” The particle לְפָנָי (lÿfana) can denote “at the disposal of...

NET Notes: Sos 8:13 The imperative הַשְׁמִיעִינִי (hashmi’ini) functions as a re...

Geneva Bible: Sos 8:1 O ( a ) that thou [wert] as my brother, that was nourished at the breasts of my mother! [when] I should find thee outside, I would kiss thee; yea, I s...

Geneva Bible: Sos 8:3 ( b ) His left hand [should be] under my head, and his right hand should embrace me. ( b ) Read (Son 2:6).

Geneva Bible: Sos 8:4 ( c ) I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not, nor awake [my] love, until he please. ( c ) Read (Son 3:5).

Geneva Bible: Sos 8:6 ( d ) Set me as a seal upon thy heart, as a seal upon thy arm: for love [is] strong as death; jealousy [is] cruel as the grave: the coals of it [are] ...

Geneva Bible: Sos 8:8 ( e ) We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for? ( e ) The Jewish Chu...

Geneva Bible: Sos 8:9 ( f ) If she [is] a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she [is] a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar. ( f ) If she i...

Geneva Bible: Sos 8:10 ( g ) I [am] a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favour. ( g ) The Church promises fidelity and constancy.

Geneva Bible: Sos 8:11 ( h ) Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon; he let out the vineyard to keepers; every one for the fruit of it was to bring a thousand [pieces] of silve...

Geneva Bible: Sos 8:13 Thou that dwellest in the ( i ) gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear [it]. ( i ) Christ dwells in his Church, whose voice t...

Geneva Bible: Sos 8:14 ( k ) Make haste, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of spices. ( k ) The Church desires Christ that if he depart ...

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MHCC: Sos 8:1-4 - --The church wishes for the constant intimacy and freedom with the Lord Jesus that a sister has with a brother. That they might be as his brethren, whic...

MHCC: Sos 8:5-7 - --The Jewish church came up from the wilderness, supported by Divine power and favour. The Christian church was raised from a low, desolate condition, b...

MHCC: Sos 8:8-12 - --The church pleads for the Gentiles, who then had not the word of God, nor the means of grace. Those who are brought to Christ themselves, should contr...

MHCC: Sos 8:13-14 - --These verses close the conference between Christ and his church. He first addresses her as dwelling in the gardens, the assemblies and ordinances of h...

Matthew Henry: Sos 8:1-4 - -- Here, I. The spouse wishes for a constant intimacy and freedom with the Lord Jesus. She was already betrothed to him, but, the nuptials being yet no...

Matthew Henry: Sos 8:5-7 - -- Here, I. The spouse is much admired by those about her. It comes in in a parenthesis, but in it gospel-grace lies as plain, and as much above ground...

Matthew Henry: Sos 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, th...

Matthew Henry: Sos 8:13-14 - -- Christ and his spouse are here parting for a while; she must stay below in the gardens on earth, where she has work to do for him; he must remove ...

Keil-Delitzsch: Sos 8:1-2 - -- If Solomon now complies with her request, yields to her invitation, then she will again see her parental home, where, in the days of her first love,...

Keil-Delitzsch: Sos 8:3-4 - -- Resigning herself now dreamily to the idea that Solomon is her brother, whom she may freely and openly kiss, and her teacher besides, with whom she ...

Keil-Delitzsch: Sos 8:5 - -- 5 a Who is this coming up out of the wilderness, Leaning on her beloved? The third Acts; Son 3:6, began with a similar question to that with which...

Keil-Delitzsch: Sos 8:6-7 - -- After Solomon has thus called to remembrance the commencement of their love-relation, which receives again a special consecration by the reference t...

Keil-Delitzsch: Sos 8:8 - -- The locality of this scene is Shulamith's parental home. It is she herself who speaks in these words: 8 We have a sister, a little one, And she ha...

Keil-Delitzsch: Sos 8:9 - -- 9 If she be a wall, We will build upon her a pinnacle of silver; And if she be a door, We will block her up with a board of cedar-wood. The brot...

Keil-Delitzsch: Sos 8:10 - -- 10 I was a wall, And my breasts like towers; Then I became in his eyes Like one who findeth peace. In the language of prose, the statement would...

Keil-Delitzsch: Sos 8:11-12 - -- It now lies near, at least rather so than remote, that Shulamith, thinking of her brothers, presents her request before her royal husband: 11 Solom...

Keil-Delitzsch: Sos 8:13 - -- The king who seems to this point to have silently looked on in inmost sympathy, now, on being addressed by Shulamith, takes speech in hand; he does ...

Keil-Delitzsch: Sos 8:14 - -- 14 Flee, my beloved, And be thou like a gazelle, Or a young one of the harts, Upon spicy mountains. Hitzig supposes that with these words of ref...

Constable: Sos 5:2--8:5 - --IV. THE MATURING PROCESS 5:2--8:4 In this last major section of the book the married love of Solomon and the Shu...

Constable: Sos 8:1-4 - --D. Increased Intimacy 8:1-4 The Shulammite's desire for her husband's love continued to increase throughout their marriage (vv. 1-3). 8:1 Ancient Near...

Constable: Sos 8:5-7 - --V. THE CONCLUSION 8:5-7 These verses summarize the theme of the book. 8:5a Evidently these are the words of the daughters of Jerusalem. The couple is ...

Constable: Sos 8:8-14 - --VI. THE EPILOGUE 8:8-14 Verses 8-12 flash back to the Shulammite's life before meeting Solomon and their first e...

Constable: Sos 8:8-12 - --A. The Past 8:8-12 8:8-9 These words by the Shulammite's older brothers (cf. 1:6) reveal their desire to prepare her for a proper marriage. Comparing ...

Constable: Sos 8:13-14 - --B. The Present 8:13-14 These verses reflect the desire that Solomon and the Shulammite still felt for ea...

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JFB: The Song of Songs (Pendahuluan Kitab) The Song of Solomon, called in the Vulgate and Septuagint, "The Song of Songs," from the opening words. This title denotes its superior excellence, ac...

TSK: The Song of Songs 8 (Pendahuluan Pasal) Overview Son 8:1, The love of the church to Christ; Son 8:6, The vehemency of love; Son 8:8, The calling of the Gentiles; Son 8:14, The church pra...

Poole: The Song of Songs 8 (Pendahuluan Pasal) OF SOLOMON CHAPTER 8 The church expresseth her desire of familiarity with Christ, Son 8:1 , by the entertainment she would make him, Son 8:2,3 . Sh...

MHCC: The Song of Songs (Pendahuluan Kitab) This book is a Divine allegory, which represents the love between Christ and his church of true believers, under figures taken from the relation and a...

MHCC: The Song of Songs 8 (Pendahuluan Pasal) (Son 8:1-4) Desire for communion with Christ. (Son 8:5-7) The vehemence of this desire. (Son 8:8-12) The church pleads for others. (Son 8:13, Son 8...

Matthew Henry: The Song of Songs (Pendahuluan Kitab) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Song of Solomon All scripture, we are sure, is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable f...

Matthew Henry: The Song of Songs 8 (Pendahuluan Pasal) The affections between Christ and his spouse are as strong and lively here, in this closing chapter of the song, as ever, and rather more so. I. T...

Constable: The Song of Songs (Pendahuluan Kitab) Introduction Title In the Hebrew Bible the title of this book is "The Song of Songs." ...

Constable: The Song of Songs (Garis Besar) Outline I. The superscription 1:1 II. The courtship 1:2-3:5 A. The begin...

Constable: The Song of Songs Song of Solomon Bibliography Baxter, J. Sidlow. Explore the Book. 6 vols. London: Marshall, Morgan, and Scott, ...

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