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Reflecting Christ's Beauty
Commentators explain that the woman’s praise for her beloved is a direct response to his praise for her. She essentially says, “You call me fair, but you are the truly fair and pleasant one.” This models a key aspect of Christian faith: recognizing that any goodness or beauty in a believer is merely a reflection of Christ, the original source.
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Song Of Solomon
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Charles Ellicott
On Song Of Solomon 1:16
19th Century
Bishop
Our bed is green. —The heroine replies in similar terms of admiration, and recalls “the happy woodland places” in which t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Song Of Solomon 1:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved,…
John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 1:16
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, you [are] fair, my beloved
These are the words of the church, giving back to Christ his commendation of her, and much …
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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…