Song of Solomon 2:4 NIV,NKJV

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:1-17

For the following we are indebted to “An Exposition and Vindication of Solomon’s Song” by James Strong, S. T. D., who combines the literal and allegorical modes of interpretation the idea that the poem celebrates the royal marriage, and is also symbolic of the relation of Jehovah and His people in both dispensations. The details apply to the former, while the spiritual conceptions are foreshadowed in the latter. Hebrew wedding festivities usually lasted a week, the marriage being consummated at... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Song of Solomon 2:1-17

Sowing and Reaping Song of Song of Solomon 2:0 and Song of Song of Solomon 3:0 There is something very remarkable in the sweet words, "Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away" ( Son 2:13 ). Wherever we find these words we should be gratified with their music, their simplicity, their human tenderness. When we apply them to Jesus Christ they are invested with new and large significance. Jesus Christ is always calling his Church away to some higher altitude, to some greener pasture, or by... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:4

He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love. Various have been the opinions of pious men, what is meant by this banqueting house of Jesus. Some have supposed it to mean the scriptures, which are indeed full of wine on the lees, and of marrow, for the perpetual feast of God's people. Others have conjectured, that it is meant to convey by the expression, the gospel of Christ, which is much the same amount. And others have formed an opinion that it refers to the several... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:4

Cellar. This was not under ground. Homer (Odyssey b. 237.) places the wine near the nuptial bed. (Calmet) --- In me. Hebrew, "he brought me to the banquetting-house, and his banner over me was love." (Protestants) (Haydock) --- He has shewn me the greatest tenderness. Only the religion of Christ lays before us our duties to God, to ourselves, and neighbours. (Calmet) (St. Thomas Aquinas, [Summa Theologiae ] ii. 2. q. 26.) (Haydock) --- The holy Spirit came on the assembled disciples, who were... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:1-7

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. The lily is a very noble plant in the East; it grows to a considerable height, but has a weak stem. The church is weak in herself, yet is strong in Him that supports her. The wicked, the daughters of this world, who have no love to Christ, are as thorns, worthless and useless, noxious and hurtful.... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Song of Solomon 2:1-7

The Mutual Love of Christ and the Church. The Bride Protests the Fervor of her Love v. 1. 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. v. 2. As the lily among thorns, so is My love among the daughters, surpassing them to such an extent that their dingy stalks were not even noticed. And the bride, inflamed by His praise,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Song of Solomon 2:1-7

I. 1 THE SONG OF SONGS, WHICH IS BY SOLOMONFIRST SONGThe first time the lovers were together at the royal palace (in or near) Jerusalem(Song of Solomon 1:2 to Song of Solomon 2:7)FIRST SCENE:Shulamith and the Daughters of Jeruzsalem(Song of Solomon 1:2-8)Shulamith2 1Let him kiss me with kisses2 of his mouth,3for better is thy love than wine!3 In fragrance thine unguents are good;45an unguent6 poured forth is thy name,7therefore virgins love thee.Shulamith and the Daughters of Jerusalem (in... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 2:1-7

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 be divided into two main classes, the material and the mystical. Without staying to deal with the many interpretations of either kind, may it not be true that the gravest mistake has been to imagine that either method in itself exhausts the meaning? On the extreme left are those who declare it to... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:1-7

SECTION 1. The First Assignation of The Lovers (Song of Solomon 1:2 to Song of Solomon 2:7 ). In this first section a young Northern maiden is thinking about the handsome young shepherd king, Solomon, who has won her heart, and has clearly shown her some depth of affection. She is filled with expectancy because he has invited her to a feast in his palatial tent, and it soon becomes apparent that, initially at least, she has no real idea of the splendor of his position, but rather sees him as... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:3-6

“As the apple-tree among the trees of the wood, So is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, And his fruit was sweet to my taste. He brought me to the banqueting-place, And his banner over me was love. Sustain me with raisins, refresh me with apples, For I am ailing from love. His left hand is under my head, And his right hand embraces me.” The maiden shyly responds and likens her beloved to an apple tree. The apple tree both provides ample shade and is... read more

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:1-17

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Song of Solomon 2:1-17

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:4

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:4

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:1-7

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Song of Solomon 2:1-7

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Song of Solomon 2:1-7

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Song of Solomon 2:1-7

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:1-7

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Song of Solomon 2:3-6

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