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The Sound of His Approach
Commentators note that the word for “voice” can also mean “sound.” The bride hears the sound of her beloved's approach before she sees him, showing how a heart full of love can keenly sense his coming. For believers, this illustrates how we can learn to recognize the voice and presence of Christ, hearing Him in the Gospel before we see Him fully by faith.
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Song Of Solomon
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Albert Barnes
On Song Of Solomon 2:8–17
18th Century
Theologian
The bride tells the chorus about a visit the beloved paid her some time before in her native home. On a beautiful spring morning, he asks for her c…
Charles Ellicott
On Song Of Solomon 2:8
19th Century
Bishop
The voice of my beloved. — So here, there is no need for the clumsy device of supposing the heroine is in a dream. This m…
John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 2:8
17th Century
Pastor
The voice of my beloved !
&c.] So says the church, who well knew Christ her beloved's voice; which is known by all b…
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Matthew Henry
On Song Of Solomon 2:8–13
17th Century
Minister
The church pleases herself with thoughts of further communion with Christ. No one else can speak to the heart. She sees him come. This may be appli…