Albert Barnes Commentary Song Of Solomon 4:9-11

Albert Barnes Commentary

Song Of Solomon 4:9-11

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Song Of Solomon 4:9-11

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, [my] bride; Thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, With one chain of thy neck. How fair is thy love, my sister, [my] bride! How much better is thy love than wine! And the fragrance of thine oils than all manner of spices! Thy lips, O [my] bride, drop [as] the honeycomb: Honey and milk are under thy tongue; And the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon." — Song Of Solomon 4:9-11 (ASV)

The similes employed refer to the graces of adornment, speech, and gesture, as expressions of inner character and sentiment.

With one of your eyes (Song of Solomon 4:9) — This means, rather, with one look of yours.

Honeycomb (Song of Solomon 4:11) — Literally, your lips distill a dropping (of pure honey). Compare the marginal references.