Song of Solomon 8:2

Bring thee, with joy and triumph, as the bridegroom was usually brought to the bride's house. See Psalms 45:14,15. Into my mother's house; either,

1. My mother s-inlaw, my husband's mother, as the custom was, Genesis 24:61 Judges 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.