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A Precious Perfume
Commentators explain that myrrh was a valuable and fragrant perfume often carried in a sachet worn close to the heart. The woman describing her beloved this way signifies how precious, delightful, and refreshing Christ is to the believer. As John Gill notes, the "bundle" or bag of myrrh suggests the abundance of grace found in Him.
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Song Of Solomon
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Albert Barnes
On Song Of Solomon 1:9–14
18th Century
Theologian
Ancient commentators, both Jewish and Christian, have regarded this section and the next (Song of Solomon 1:15–2:7) as expressing the "…
Charles Ellicott
On Song Of Solomon 1:13
19th Century
Bishop
A bundle of myrrh. —The mention of perfumes leads the poet to a new adaptation of the language of flowers. For myrrh (Hebrew, …
Charles Spurgeon
On Song Of Solomon 1:10–13
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 1:13
17th Century
Pastor
A bundle of myrrh [is] my well beloved to me
These are the words of the church continued; expressing her great delig…
Matthew Henry
On Song Of Solomon 1:9–17
17th Century
Minister
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…