I am the rose of Sharon, the wild flowers of this plain being noted for their beauty, and the lily of the valleys, the elegant red lily of Palestine being referred to. The Bridegroom readily agrees to this comparison.
CHAPTER II _A description of the bridegroom, and his love to the bride_, 1-9. _A fine description of spring_, 10-13. _The mutual love of both_, 14-17. NOTES ON CHAP. II Verse Song of Solomon 2:1
The division of the chapters is unfortunate; Song of Solomon 2 ought to have begun at Song of Solomon 1:15, or Song of Solomon 1 to have been continued to...
CHAPTER 2 The voice of the bride is heard again in the opening verses of this chapter; some understand it as meaning the Messiah speaking of Himself as the Rose and the Lily of the valley, but it is r...
MUTUAL PRAISE AND PRAISE OF LOVE. The bride sets herself forth as the Rose (_meadow saffron_ or _crocus_) of Sharon (or _the plain_) and the Lily (_scarlet anemone?_) of the valley. To this the lover...
I AM THE ROSE OF SHARON: i.e.. am. mere wild-flower of the plains:. flower found in great profusion: disclaiming her lover's compliment. THE. a....
Song of Solomon 2:1-2. In Song of Solomon 2:1 the bride speaks, describing herself as a humble meadow flower unfit to be in such a luxurious place as that in which she now finds herself, and in Song o...
Song of Solomon 1:9 Chap. Song of Solomon 2:7. A King's Love despised In this scene Solomon presses his love upon the Shulammite for the first time; but in reply to his endeavours to win her she alwa...
DISCOURSE: 849 THE CHURCH’S FELLOWSHIP WITH CHRIST Song of Solomon 2:1. _I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. As the appl...
I AM THE ROSE OF SHARON— _I am a rose of the field._ We have here followed all the ancient versions, in preference to those of the moderns, who generally, interpret שׁרון _Sharon_ as a proper name; ye...
TEXT 1:152:6 c. Description of a conversation between the Shepherd and the Shepherdess, Song of Solomon 1:15 to Song of Solomon 2:6. Dialogue: Shepherd, Song of Solomon 1:15
I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. Song of Solomon 2:1 ROSE. If applied to Jesus Christ, it, with the white lily (emblem of His lowliness), answers to "white and ruddy" ROSE. If...
2:1 narcissus (a-4) Feminine, as Isaiah 35:1 . Sharon, (b-6) See 1 Chronicles 27:29 ....
THE ARDENT AFFECTION OF THE LOVERS 2-7. Songs of the bride: her enquiry and his answers....
1. She compares herself to a simple wild flower, the crocus (RM) of Sharon. The plain, which extended from Joppa to Cæsarea, was proverbial for its flowers (Isaiah 35:2), and travellers continue to re...
II. (1) THE ROSE. — Heb., _chabatseleth._ The identification of this flower is a much vexed question. From its derivation, it should be a bulbous plant (_batsal_ — a bulb), and it happens that the flo...
אֲנִי֙ חֲבַצֶּ֣לֶת הַ שָּׁרֹ֔ון שֹֽׁושַׁנַּ֖ת הָ...
TRUE LOVE TESTED SONG OF SOLOMON 1:1; Song of Solomon 2:1; Song of Solomon 3:1; Song of So
No Book has been provocative of more controversy than this. The question at issue is as to its place and value in Holy Scripture. While there are different varieties of each, the interpretations may b...
_I am. The spouse compares herself to a lily, as she is the fairest flower on the bed, (Calmet) or Christ may here speak. (Worthington) (Isaias xi. 1.) (Origen) --- He praises himself first, that his...
CONTENTS The subject which the first chapter contained is the same as is continueth through this: indeed there is none other through the whole book of the Song, the mutual love of Christ, and his chu...
The first six Verses (omitting the second) of chapter 2 (Song of Solomon 2:1; Song of Solomon 2:3-6) appear to me to be the voice of the bride. They have been differently understood, but (I think) wro...
I [AM] THE ROSE OF SHARON, [AND] THE LILY OF THE VALLEYS. Whether Christ, or the church, is here speaking, is not certain: most of the Jewish writers t, and some Christian interpreters u, take them to...
I [am] the rose of Sharon, [and] the lily of the valleys. Ver. 1. _I am the rose of Sharon._] The Greek renders it, "the flower of the field," that grows without man's labour, having heaven for its f...
_I am the rose of Sharon_ These are the words of the bridegroom. He compares himself to the rose and lily, for fragrancy and beauty. Sharon was a very fruitful place, and famous for roses. _As the lil...
1-7 Believers are beautiful, as clothed in the righteousness of Christ; and fragrant, as adorned with the graces of his Spirit; and they thrive under the refreshing beams of the Sun of righteousness....
SONG OF SOLOMON CHAPTER 2 The excellency of the majesty of Christ, SONG OF SOLOMON 2:1, and of his church, SONG OF SOLOMON 2:2. The benefits which the church receives from him, Song o
Song of Solomon 2:1 rose H2261 Sharon H8289 lily H7799 valleys H6010 the rose - Psalms 85:11;...
Here we have a dialogue of love between the Lord Jesus and his people. Song of Solomon 2:1. _I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys._ Amongst all flowers, there is none that can be com...
Song of Solomon 2:1. _I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters._ It is the nature of love to make the thing beloved like itsel...
Song of Solomon 2:1. _I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys._ So he is, and much more than that. «Nature, to make his beauties known, Must mingle colors quite unknown.» So rich is h...
We believe that this song sets forth the mutual love of Christ and his believing people. It is a book of deep mystery, not to be understood except by the initiated; but those who have learnt a life of...
CONTENTS: The Bridegroom speaks concerning himself and his Bride. The Bride speaks remembering her satisfaction in her beloved. CHARACTERS: Solomon, Bride (Christ, Church). CONCLUSION: Humble souls...
Song of Solomon 2:1. _Sharon_ was a fertile district not far from Nazareth. 1 Chronicles 27:29; Isaiah 33:9; Isaiah 65:10....
_I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys._ THE BEST OF THE BEST It is a marvellous stoop for Christ, who is “God over all, blessed for ever,” and the Light of the universe, to say, “I am...
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:1 The ROSE OF SHARON was probably similar to the LILY (see esv footnote)....
NOTES Song of Solomon 2:1: _I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys_. ‘I am,’ &c. Opinions divided as to who is the speaker. The Bridegroom. ORIGEN, THEODORET, and the great majority of L...
EXPOSITION SONG OF SOLOMON 2:2 AS A LILY AMONG THORNS, SO IS MY LOVE AMONG THE DAUGHTERS. The king responds, taking up the lovely simile and giving it a very apt and charming turn, "My love is beyond...
I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys (Song of Solomon 2:1). The bridegroom responds. As the lily among the thorns, so is my love among the daughters (Song of Solomon 2:2). The bride...
Isaiah 35:1; Isaiah 35:2; Isaiah 57:15; Psalms 85:11; Song of
I — These are the words of the bridegroom. He compares himself to the rose and lilly, for fragrancy and beauty. Sharon, was a very fruitful place, and famous for roses....