I am a wall, and my breasts like towers, Then I was in his eyes like one who found peace.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A brief dialogue begins with a question and answer, likely from the bride's brothers, concerning a younger sister who will soon be old enough for m…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I am a wall ...—The heroine interrupts with a protestation of her purity, and of her right to marry, being of age, and co…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I [am] a wall
The words of the little sister, or Gentile church; either wishing she was what was supposed, and desiring to be …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The church pleads for the Gentiles, who at that time did not have the word of God, nor the means of grace. Those who are brought to Christ themselv…

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