Song of Solomon 5:2

2. Sudden change of scene from evening to midnight, from a betrothal feast to cold repulse. He has gone from the feast alone; night is come; He knocks at the door of His espoused; she hears, but in sloth does not shake off half-conscious drowsiness; namely, the disciples' torpor ( :-), "the spirit willing, the flesh weak" (compare Romans 7:18-25; Galatians 5:16; Galatians 5:17; Galatians 5:24). Not total sleep. The lamp was burning beside the slumbering wise virgin, but wanted trimming (Galatians 5:24- :). It is His voice that rouses her (Jonah 1:6; Ephesians 5:14; Revelation 3:20). Instead of bitter reproaches, He addresses her by the most endearing titles, "my sister, my love," c. Compare His thought of Peter after the denial (Revelation 3:20- :).

dew—which falls heavily in summer nights in the East (see Revelation 3:20- :).

drops of the night— (Psalms 22:2 Luke 22:44). His death is not expressed, as unsuitable to the allegory, a song of love and joy; Song of Solomon 5:4 refers to the scene in the judgment hall of Caiaphas, when Jesus Christ employed the cock-crowing and look of love to awaken Peter's sleeping conscience, so that his "bowels were moved" (Luke 22:61; Luke 22:62); Song of Solomon 5:5; Song of Solomon 5:6, the disciples with "myrrh," c. (Luke 24:1 Luke 24:5), seeking Jesus Christ in the tomb, but finding Him not, for He has "withdrawn Himself" (John 7:34; John 13:33); Song of Solomon 5:7, the trials by watchmen extend through the whole night of His withdrawal from Gethsemane to the resurrection; they took off the "veil" of Peter's disguise; also, literally the linen cloth from the young man (Song of Solomon 5:7- :); Song of Solomon 5:8, the sympathy of friends (Luke 23:27).

undefiled—not polluted by spiritual adultery (Revelation 14:4; James 4:4).