I would still choose my dove, my perfect one— the favorite of her mother, dearly loved by the one who bore her. The young women see her and praise her; even queens and royal concubines sing her praises:

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The section might be entitled, “Renewed declaration of love after brief estrangement.”

Tirzah... Jerusalem. In[Reference Song of Solo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

My dove ... is but one.“While the monarch’s loves are so many, one is mine, my dove, my perfect one: o…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

My dove, my undefiled, is [but] one

Of these titles, see (Song of Solomon 2:14) (5:2) . Christ's churc…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

All the real excellence and holiness on earth center in the church. Christ goes forth subduing his enemies, while his followers gain victories over…