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You are beautiful, my love, as Tirzah, Lovely as Jerusalem, Awesome as an army with banners.

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The Beauty of the Church

The lover's comparison of his beloved to Tirzah and Jerusalem, considered the most beautiful cities of their time, illustrates how Christ views His Church. Commentators note that the name Tirzah itself means "grace" or "beauty." This is not just an external compliment but a declaration of the deep, spiritual beauty and holiness Christ sees in His redeemed people, finding them as delightful as the grandest capitals.

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Song Of Solomon

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Song Of Solomon 6:4–9

18th Century

Theologian

The section might be entitled, “Renewed declaration of love after brief estrangement.”

Tirzah... Jerusalem. In[Reference Song of Solo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Song Of Solomon 6:4

19th Century

Bishop

Beautiful ... as Tirzah. There is no sufficient reason for using Tirzah alongside Jerusalem in this comparison except that they we…

John Gill

John Gill

On Song Of Solomon 6:4

17th Century

Pastor

You [are] beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah
These are the words of Christ, who has been absent for some time, and till…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Song Of Solomon 6:4–10

17th Century

Minister

All the real excellence and holiness on earth center in the church. Christ goes forth subduing his enemies, while his followers gain victories over…