Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
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Bible Commentaries
Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary Garner-Howes
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of Blessed Hope Foundation and the Baptist Training Center.
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of Blessed Hope Foundation and the Baptist Training Center.
Bibliographical Information
Garner, Albert & Howes, J.C. "Commentary on Song of Solomon 7". Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ghb/song-of-solomon-7.html. 1985.
Garner, Albert & Howes, J.C. "Commentary on Song of Solomon 7". Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary. https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (44)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (3)
Verses 1-5
SONG OF SOLOMON CHAPTER 7
RESPONSE OF GUESTS
Verses 1-5 express in song the response of the guests as they witness the dance of the Shulamite. The last line of verse 5 refers to "a king" not "the king", and is not necessarily a reference to Solomon.
Verses 6-9
PRAISE OF THE HUSBAND
Verses 6-9 express in poetic language the praise of the shepherd husband for his bride
Verses 10-13
Song of Solomon 7:10-13
SHULAMITE REAFFIRMS HER COMMITMENT TO HER SHEPHERD SPOUSE
Verse 10 reaffirms the Shulamite’s commitment to the beloved shepherd.
Verses 11-13 express the Shulam’te’s desire and readiness for a honeymoon in the field and villages as the shepherd had proposed in Song of Solomon 2:10-14.