song of solomon 8

8 We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for? The following is nearly literal: "Under the apple tree I excited thee (to espouse me): there, thy mother contracted thee; - there, she that brought thee forth contracted thee (to me). That they might be as his brethren, which they are, when by grace they are made partakers of a Divine nature. That they might be as his brethren, which they are, when by grace they are made partakers of a Divine nature. The wall represents her chastity. My beloved is my vineyard - my heritage; I would not change him for all the riches of the universe.". Solomon had a vineyard - Calmet translates and paraphrases the Hebrew of these two verses thus: " Song of Solomon 8:11; : Solomon has a vineyard at Baal-hamon: he has let it out to keepers, each of whom for the fruit of it was to bring a thousand pieces of silver. She compares the two, implying that she would rather have her own vineyard to share with her lover than all of Solomon’s vineyards. (5-7) The church pleads for others. Nor will life, and all its comforts, entice a believer from loving Christ. Those who are brought to Christ themselves, should contrive what they may do to help others to him. If only you were to me like a brother, who was nursed at my mother’s breasts! The heavens, those high mountains of sweet spices, must contain Christ, till the times come, when every eye shall see him, in all the glory of the better world. We should reason with ourselves, when tempted to do what would grieve the Spirit. This is why she says, We have a little sister - This young girl belonged most probably to the bride. I am a wall, and my breasts like towers - I am become marriageable, and I stood in need of the defense I have now in my beloved; and as soon as I was so, and became pleasing in the eyes of my beloved, I was given to him in marriage, and have ever since found favor in his sight. To whatever species of composition it belongs, it is, beyond all controversy, the finest, the most sublime for imagery and colouring, that ever came from the pen of man. 8 (I)We have a little sister,And she has no breasts.What shall we do for our sisterIn the day when she is spoken for?9 If she is a wall,We will build upon herA battlement of silver;And if she is a door,We will enclose herWith boards of cedar. Christ is become as our Brother; wherever we find him, let us be ready to own our relation to him, and affection for him, and not fear being despised for it. She hath no breasts - She is not yet marriageable. 11 Solomon had a vineyard at Baalhamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof was to bring a thousand pieces of silver. Join the conversation by. She shall be carefully and effectually protected, enclosed so as to receive no damage. The Christian church was raised from a low, desolate condition, by the grace of Christ relied on. Song of Solomon 8:8 We have a little sister, and her breasts are not yet grown. Song of Solomon 2:8 German Bible Alphabetical: across Behold beloved bounding Climbing comes coming he Here hills is leaping Listen Look lover mountains My on over the OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 2:8 The voice of my beloved! -, I am a wall, and my breasts like towers -, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. Just like one cannot fight off death when it approaches, so she could not fight off love. (1-4) The vehemence of this desire. In the day when she shall be spoken for? There would be no differences in faith or belief if they both had the same mother. This is not appropriate in their culture and time period. To Christ, and to his praise, all our fruits must be dedicated. She has always enjoyed writing, reading, and analysing literature. What shall we do for our sister on the day she is spoken for? of She replies, craving his speedy return to take her to be wholly with Him. 1832. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. The present church, which was that of the Jews, speaks of another future church, which was to consist of the Gentiles, which she calls little, because she was the younger sister, and then, as a church, scarce had a being. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. Biblical scholars reveal that this form of the word is only used to describe the kind of jealousy (or resolute devotion) that God has for people and that one ought to have for his or her spouse. Scholars suggest that in this culture, the seal of marriage could be worn around the neck or on the arm and was later moved to the finger and worn as a ring. Our hearts are our vineyards, which we must keep with all diligence. I awakened you under the apple tree.There your mother brought you forth;There she who bore you brought you forth. His love for people is like an all consuming fire that cannot be quenched, which is why he is filled with righteous jealousy when people give their hearts and lives to things other than to Him. Let every Christian endeavour to perform the duties of his station, that men may see his good works, and glorify his heavenly Father. Who is this coming up from the wilderness leaning on her beloved? They might have been the same as the mountains of Bether, Song of Solomon 2:17; (note), or the mountains of myrrh, Song of Solomon 4:6; (note); where see the notes. The Jewish church came up from the wilderness, supported by Divine power and favour. Come away, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or like a young stag on the spice-laden mountains. What fruit unto holiness? Let every Christian endeavour to perform the duties of his station, that men may see his good works, and glorify his heavenly Father. (8-12) And prays for Christ's coming. No waters can quench Christ's love to us, nor any floods drown it. He intimates the companions were waiting to hear, and he wished to hear it in the way of permission to depart. She shall be carefully and effectually protected, enclosed so as to receive no damage. At the beginning of this chapter in the Song of Solomon, the woman expresses the way she longs to show her lover affection in public. Is there in us an ardent wish to serve Christ more and better? We have a little sister. No waters can quench Christ's love to us, nor any floods drown it. Desire for communion with Christ. We shall be enabled to look forward to death and judgment without fear. Of this the soul would be assured, and without a sense thereof no rest is to be found. What shall we do for our sister - How shall we secure her comfort and welfare? "Commentary on Song of Solomon 8:4". See Harmer's Outlines, where this subject is considered at large. The door in this case represents promiscuity and suggests that she has opened her door to people before her marriage. As soon then as my sister is in my state, let a proper match be sought out for her. If we love Christ, the fear of coming short of his love, or the temptations to forsake him, will be most painful to us. “but if she is a door we will enclose her with boards of cedar”. And here the bridegroom, in his fondness and familiarity, recalls these little adventures to her memory. This is not appropriate in their culture and time period. Commentary on Song of Solomon 8:8-12 (Read Song of Solomon 8:8-12) The church pleads for the Gentiles, who then had not the word of God, nor the means of grace. He is always a distant figure, which is why most scholars have concluded that Solomon is not the central figure of the piece, but rather a symbol. Continuing earnest in prayer for what we want, our thanksgivings will abound, and our joy will be full; our souls will be enriched, and our labours prospered. Christ is become as our Brother; wherever we find him, let us be ready to own our relation to him, and affection for him, and not fear being despised for it. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. Song of Solomon 8 NLT - Young Woman Oh, I wish you were my - Bible Gateway Song of Solomon 8 New Living Translation (NLT) Allisa graduated with a degree in Secondary Education and English and taught World Literature and Composition at the high school level. 14 Make haste, my beloved, and be thou like to a roe or to a young hart upon the mountains of spices. All Rights Reserved. Salem Media Group. It is through advertising that we are able to contribute to charity. Our hearts are our vineyards, which we must keep with all diligence. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/song-of-solomon-8.html. Let me hear it! The Song of Solomon has been individually  analysed from Chapters 1-8. O that thou wert as my brother - The bride, fearing that her fondness for her spouse might be construed into too great a familiarity, wishes that he were her little brother; and then she might treat him in the most affectionate manner, and kiss him even in the streets without suspicion, and without giving offense to any one. All that work for Christ, work for themselves, and shall be unspeakable gainers by it. Love of Christ, will enable us to repel and triumph over temptations from the smiles of the world, as well as from its frowns.8-12 The church pleads for the Gentiles, who then had not the word of God, nor the means of grace. Solomon had a vineyard in Baal Hamon; he let out his vineyard to tenants. 7 Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned. The Vulgate gives this an abominable meaning. Continuing earnest in prayer for what we want, our thanksgivings will abound, and our joy will be full; our souls will be enriched, and our labours prospered. 4 I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, until he please. The confidence of the bride and bridegroom in each other, Song of Solomon 8:13, Song of Solomon 8:14. - When any person shall demand her in marriage. Thus I have become in his eyes like one bringing contentment. He first addresses her as dwelling in the gardens, the assemblies and ordinances of his saints. I am satisfied with my own. This is the second time Solomon is mentioned by name. I would lead you and bring you to my mother’s house— she who has taught me. I would give you spiced wine to drink, the nectar of my pomegranates. Like a wall, she has not let anyone in. True believers as they are looking for, so they are hastening to the coming of that day of the Lord. She says, “Under the apple tree I awaken you”.

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