Song of Solomon 3:10

The pillars thereof; whereby the chariot is either supported or adorned; which may signify either,

1. Ministers, who are called pillars, Galatians 2:9, and that of silver, because they are, or should be, pure and precious, like silver. Or,

2. The firmness and certainty of Christ's word, both of his doctrines and promises, which also are pure as silver, Psalms 12:6. Although there is no necessity that either this or the following particulars should be distinctly applied to several things in or about the gospel; but this in the general may suffice, that as all these particulars are added to show the perfection and beauty of the chariot, so they do imply that Christ's word is every way amiable, and perfect, and able to make the man of God perfect. The bottom; either,

1. The couch or seat, which was made of or covered with cloth of gold. Or,

2. The under and lower part, which was at least covered with pure gold. Whereby he may seem to understand the foundation of the word and promises, which is either God's covenant, or Christ's mediation, in whom all the promises are yea and amen. The covering; either,

1. The curtains, whereby persons in the chariot are covered or hid from the sight of the people. Or rather,

2. The uppermost part of it, either in the outside or the inside of it. Some render the word, the seat or seats. Of purple; which represents Christ's blood, which is our propitiatory or covering to shelter us from God's wrath. The midst; the inward parts, especially those between the upper and lower parts, which have been already mentioned. Paved, covered and adorned, with love; with beautiful and lovely ornaments, such as curious embroidery, enriched with gold and precious stones; love being here put for lovely objects, as fear is oft put for terrible things, as hath been oft noted. Whereby we may understand the love of Christ to the sons of men, or his lovely life, and death, and resurrection, &c.; which is the most amiable part and matter of the word or gospel. For the daughters of Jerusalem; for their delight and comfort, who are all concerned and bear a part in this marriage.