Lectionary Calendar
Friday, December 8th, 2023
the First Week of Advent
the First Week of Advent
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Bible Commentaries
Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary Garner-Howes
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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://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://studylight.org/
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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
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.