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How is your beloved better than another beloved, You fairest among women? How is your beloved better than another beloved, That you do so adjure us? Beloved

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A Question of Genuine Wonder

Commentators note that this question is not asked in scorn, but in genuine wonder. The 'daughters of Jerusalem' see the bride's passion and conclude her beloved must be truly extraordinary. This prompts them to ask what makes him so special compared to all other potential objects of affection, like wealth or worldly honor. A believer's passionate devotion can provoke sincere inquiry from others.

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Song Of Solomon

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Song Of Solomon 5:9

18th Century

Theologian

Section 5:9–6:3: The bride’s commendation of the beloved. In the allegorical interpretations of Jewish expositors, all of this is spoken by exiled …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Song Of Solomon 5:9

19th Century

Bishop

What is thy beloved?—This question, introducing the description of the bridegroom’s person, raises the conjecture almost …

John Gill

John Gill

On Song Of Solomon 5:9

17th Century

Pastor

What is your beloved more than [another] beloved, O you
fairest among women ?
&c.] Th…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Song Of Solomon 5:9–16

17th Century

Minister

Even those who have little acquaintance with Christ, cannot but see amiable beauty in others who bear his image. There are hopes of those who begin…