Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The bride says this as she clings to his arm and rests her head on his bosom (John 21:20). This brief dialogue corresponds to the longe…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Seal. —See Jeremiah 22:24; Haggai 2:23, and others. A symbol of something especially dear and precious.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm , &c.] These are still the words of the church, speaking to Chr…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Jewish church came up from the wilderness, supported by Divine power and favor. The Christian church was raised from a low, desolate condition …

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