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Who is the Speaker?
Commentaries are divided on who is speaking. Many early and modern interpreters believe it is Christ describing Himself—His unique beauty, purity (the lily), and sacrificial love (the rose). Others suggest it is the bride (representing the church or a believer) expressing humility, seeing herself as a simple wildflower whose beauty comes from her beloved.
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Song Of Solomon
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Albert Barnes
On Song Of Solomon 2:1
18th Century
Theologian
The chapter division at this point is unfortunate. Song of Solomon 2 should have begun at Song of Solomon 1:15, or chapter 1 …
Charles Ellicott
On Song Of Solomon 2:1
19th Century
Bishop
The rose. —Heb., chabatseleth. The identification of this flower is a much-debated question. From its derivation, it shou…
Charles Spurgeon
On Song Of Solomon 2:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
So does Christ's…
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John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 2:1
17th Century
Pastor
I [am] the rose of Sharon, [and] the lily of the valleys.
Whether Christ, or the church, is here speaking, is not …
Matthew Henry
On Song Of Solomon 2:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Believers are beautiful, as clothed in the righteousness of Christ; and fragrant, as adorned with the graces of His Spirit; and they thrive under t…