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My beloved is like a roe or a young hart. Behold, he stands behind our wall! He looks in at the windows. He glances through the lattice.
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An Eager, Pursuing Savior
The beloved is compared to a gazelle, known for its speed, grace, and beauty. Commentators see this as a picture of Christ, who eagerly and swiftly comes to His people. He doesn't wait passively but actively seeks communion, overcoming obstacles to draw near.
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Song Of Solomon
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Wall.—As an example of the fruitfulness of allegorical interpretation, the diverse applications of this passage can be noted. The …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My beloved is like a roe, or a young hart The church, upon the swift and speedy approach of Christ unto her, compare…
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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…