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A Symbol of Precious Delight
Commentators explain that the "cluster of henna-flowers" (or "camphire") was a plant highly valued for its powerful and beautiful fragrance. By comparing her beloved to this, the bride expresses how delightful, precious, and captivating he is to her. The mention of Engedi, a lush oasis, enhances this image of life and beauty.
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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 1:14
19th Century
Bishop
Camphire. — Margin: cypress; Hebrew: côpher. There is no doubt of the identity of this plant with the Henna<…
Charles Spurgeon
On Song Of Solomon 1:14
19th Century
Preacher
O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet…
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John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 1:14
17th Century
Pastor
My beloved [is] to me [as] a cluster of camphire in the
vineyards of Engedi .
Engedi …
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…