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A Longing for Intimacy
All commentators agree that this verse expresses a deep longing for communion. The speaker desires to leave the busyness of the 'city' to find quiet intimacy with her beloved in the 'field' and 'villages.' For the believer, this reflects a call to step away from worldly distractions to seek personal, uninterrupted time with Christ for counsel, comfort, and fellowship.
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Song Of Solomon
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Charles Ellicott
On Song Of Solomon 7:11
19th Century
Bishop
Forth into the field. —Compare Song of Solomon 2:10; Song of Solomon 6:11. The same reminiscence of…
John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 7:11
17th Century
Pastor
Come, my beloved
The word come is often used by Christ, and here by the church, in imitation of him; see ([Reference Song of S…
Matthew Henry
On Song Of Solomon 7:10–13
17th Century
Minister
The church, the believing soul, triumphs in its relation to Christ and its interest in him. She humbly desires communion with him. Let us walk toge…