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The One Among Many
Commentators explain that the mention of sixty queens and eighty concubines serves to set up a dramatic contrast. The point is not the number of women, but the absolute uniqueness of the bride, who is declared in the next verse to be "the only one." This highlights the exclusive and supreme love Christ has for His Church, setting her apart from all others.
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Song Of Solomon
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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
On Song Of Solomon 6:8
19th Century
Bishop
There are threescore queens. — Presumably this is a description of Solomon’s harem (compare with Song of Solomon 8:11–12), thou…
John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 6:8
17th Century
Pastor
There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and
virgins without number .
I…
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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…