_In this chapter,_ (1.) _The church earnestly seeks, and happily finds her beloved, who had withdrawn, Song of Solomon 3:1_. (2.) _The daughters of Jerusalem admire the excellencies of the church, Song of Solomon 3:6_. (3.) The church admires Jesus Christ under the person of Solomon, his bed, and th... [ Continue Reading ]
I WILL RISE NOW, &C.— _I will rise now, and go about the city. In the streets and in the broad-ways will I seek him,_ &c. It might be rendered, _in the passages and open avenues,_ or _squares._ New Translation.... [ Continue Reading ]
I CHARGE YOU, &C.— Here ends the second eclogue. This day's eclogue contains the hope and calling of the church; Christ's care of her; the profession of her love, her faith and hope, together with her sight, and victory in temptation. The leaping upon the mountains, like a roe or young hart, express... [ Continue Reading ]
WHO IS THIS THAT COMETH, &C.— This is the beginning of the third day's eclogue.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE BOTTOM THEREOF OF GOLD— _The inside thereof of gold; the covering of it of purple; the middle thereof is wrought_ in needle-work _by her whom he loveth best among the daughters of Jerusalem._ Houbigant.... [ Continue Reading ]
WITH THE CROWN, &C.— The original word עטרה _atarah,_ is derived from the root, עטר _atar,_ which signifies to _encompass_ or _surround;_ and is the same as is used to express a _royal crown._ 2 Samuel 12:30. 1 Chronicles 20:8. REFLECTIONS.—1st, We have here, 1. The church seeking her Lord. _By nig... [ Continue Reading ]