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While the king sat at his table, My perfume spread its fragrance.
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Devotion in His Presence
Commentators see the bride's spikenard releasing its fragrance as a symbol of the believer's graces—faith, love, and gratitude—being activated by the presence of King Jesus. This 'table' can represent Christ's heavenly throne, His earthly ministry, or His spiritual presence with believers today, especially in ordinances like the Lord's Supper. His nearness makes our devotion a pleasing aroma.
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Song Of Solomon
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Ancient commentators, both Jewish and Christian, have regarded this section and the next (Song of Solomon 1:15–2:7) as expressing the "…
19th Century
Anglican
While the king sits. —There is no need to imagine a scene where the monarch, having failed in his attempt to allure the shepherdes…
Baptist
My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the f…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
While the King [sits] at his table These are the words of the church, relating what influence the presence of Christ…
The Bridegroom gives high praise to His spouse. In the sight of Christ, believers are the excellent of the earth, equipped to be instruments for pr…
