Song of Solomon 8:2

I would lead thee, and 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 into my mother's house. Her desire to bring Him into her home circle ().

Who would instruct me - rather, 'THOU wouldest instruct me;' namely, how I might best please thee (). The heavenly Bridegroom of Israel, literal and spiritual, shall cause all her children in the day of His return to Jerusalem in mercy to be "taught of the Lord" (). Then also the Gentile nations (Isaiah 2:2). Israel here sighs for His return and permanent abode in Jerusalem, "her mother's house" (; cf. Song of Solomon 3:1; Song of Solomon 4:1), which implies that here the union that had subsisted between Israel and the Lord is on the eve of being re-established.

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 time of His return from "the mountain of spices" () is contemplated. The cup of betrothal was given by Him at the last Supper; the cup of marriage shall be presented by her at His return (.) Until then the believer often cannot feel toward, or speak of Him, as he would wish.