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I have taken off my robe. Indeed, must I put it on? I have washed my feet. Indeed, must I soil them?
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The Danger of Flimsy Excuses
Commentators agree that the excuses offered are trivial and flimsy. The woman prioritizes her own comfort—a warm bed and clean feet—over fellowship with her beloved. Matthew Henry warns that making such excuses is 'making light of Christ,' showing a dangerous spiritual complacency where personal ease is valued more than responding to God's call.
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Song Of Solomon
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18th Century
Presbyterian
She makes trivial excuses, as if in a dream.
19th Century
Anglican
Coat. —Heb. cutoneth=cetoneth; Gr. χίτων, tunic.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I have put off my coat In order to lie down on her bed at night, and take her ease; meaning her conversation garments, which s…
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