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He, who is the Peace of his people, the King of the heavenly Zion, has provided for the safe conveyance of his redeemed through the wilderness of this world. Proud member
This signifies pious and devout affections, and the mounting of the soul heaven-ward.
We must not rest in any means, but by faith apply directly to Christ. All rights reserved.
They all hold swords - They are swordsmen. The bride, having risen, goes after her spouse to the country, and the clouds of incense arising from her palanquin seemed like pillars of smoke; and the appearance was altogether so splendid as to attract the admiration of her own women, who converse about her splendor, excellence, etc., and then take occasion to describe Solomon's nuptial bed and chariot. Verse 4 Into my mother's house - The women in the East have all separate apartments, into which no person ever attempts to enter except the husband.
The streets and broad-ways seem to imply the means of grace in which the Lord is to be sought. A poor soul shall come up, at last, under the conduct of the Comforter; like a cloud of incense ascending from the altar, or the smoke of the burnt-offerings. Christ, in his gospel, manifests himself. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information.
The blood of the covenant, that rich purple, is the cover of this chariot, by which believers are sheltered from the wind and storms of Divine wrath, and the troubles of this world; but the midst of it is that love of Christ which passes knowledge, this is for believers to repose upon.
Song of Solomon 3:3 German Bible Alphabetical: And as city found Have heart him I in loves loves' made make me my one rounds said'Have seen soul The their they watchmen who whom you OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 3:3 The watchmen who go about the city (Song Songs SS So Can) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Go to, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness -, In the day of the gladness of his heart -, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible.
Of the wood of Lebanon - Of the cedar that grew on that mount. 1832. (1-5) The excellences of the church, The care of Christ for her.
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It is framed and contrived, both for the glory of Christ, and for the comfort of believers; it is well ordered in all things and sure.
The bed, or palanquin, was contrived for rest and easy conveyance, but its beauty and magnificence showed the quality of its owner. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. The bride troubled on the account, rose and sought him, inquired of the city guards, and continued to seek till at last she found him, and brought him to her apartment, Song of Solomon 3:2-4.
It is very likely that a nuptial bed, not a chariot, is intended by the original word אפיון appiryon . Some think that it is the bridegroom who is spoken of here. The believer desires to make others acquainted with his Saviour. Key Verses: Song of Solomon 2:7; 3:5; 8:4 - “Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.” Song of Solomon 5:1 - “Eat, O friends, and drink; drink your fill, O lovers.” Finding the new version too difficult to understand?
The pillars - of silver - The bedposts were made of silver, or cased with wrought silver plates, like the king's chairs brought from Hanover, now, in one of the staterooms in Windsor Castle. The nuptial crown among the Greeks and Romans was only a chaplet or wreath of flowers. "The Adam Clarke Commentary".
The bride troubled on the account, rose and sought him, inquired of the city guards, and continued to seek till at last she found him, and brought him to her apartment, Song of Solomon 3:2-4.
This proves in vain; the believer is then roused to increased diligence. It is Christ that is here meant, who is greater than Solomon, and of whom Solomon was an illustrious type for his wisdom and wealth, and especially his building the temple.Three things she admires him for:—I.
The holding of Christ, and not letting him go, denotes earnest cleaving to him.
Verses 1-5 It was hard to the Old Testament church to find Christ in the ceremonial law; the watchmen of that church gave little assistance to those who sought after him. non. The bride mentions the absence of her spouse, her search after him, and her ultimate success, Song of Solomon 3:1-5. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain. Song of Solomon 3:1-11—Read the Bible online or download free.
It is sufficiently probable. A Turkish couch is made of wooden lattices painted and gilded; the inside is painted with baskets of flowers and nosegays, intermixed with little mottoes according to the fancy of the artist.
These graces and comforts are from the heavenly Canaan. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/song-of-solomon-3.html.
Solomon's couch may have been of the same kind, and decorated in the same way; and the paving with love may refer to the amatory verses worked either on the counterpane, hangings, or embroidered carpet. A summary of Part X (Section3) in Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon. Into my mother's house - The women in the East have all separate apartments, into which no person ever attempts to enter except the husband.
By night on my bed I sought him - It appears that the bridegroom only saw the bride by night: that on the night referred to here he did not come as usual.
The church is well guarded; more are with her than are against her: believers, when they repose in Christ, and with him, though they have their fears in the night, are yet safe. So long as the faith of believers keeps hold of Christ, he will not be offended at their earnest asking, yea, he is well pleased with it. Bibliography InformationClarke, Adam.
Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion - This is the exhortation of the companions of the bride to the females of the city to examine the superb appearance of the bridegroom, and especially the nuptial crown, which appears to have been made by Bathsheba, who it is supposed might have lived till the time of Solomon's marriage with the daughter of Pharaoh.
Application is made to those who watch for men's souls. Applying this to Christ, it speaks the honour put upon him, and his power and dominion. At first, when uneasy, some feeble efforts are made to obtain the comfort of communion with Christ.