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A Love Without Shame
The bride wishes her beloved were like a brother so she could embrace him publicly without being shamed or despised. Commentators explain this reflects a believer's desire for a deep, personal, and open relationship with Jesus, free from the fear of what others might think.
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Song Of Solomon
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Albert Barnes
On Song Of Solomon 8:1
18th Century
Theologian
Royal rank and splendor have grown wearisome. The king once called her “sister” and “sister-bride.” If only he were indeed like a “brother,” her mo…
Charles Ellicott
On Song Of Solomon 8:1
19th Century
Bishop
O that thou wert as my brother. —The poet makes his beloved recall the feelings she had for him before the obstacles to t…
John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 8:1
17th Century
Pastor
O that you [were] as my brother
Or, "who will give you as a brother to me?" F17 an usual form of wishing,…
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Matthew Henry
On Song Of Solomon 8:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The church wishes for the constant intimacy and freedom with the Lord Jesus that a sister has with a brother. That they might be as his brothers, w…