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The Church as Our Spiritual Home
Commentators widely interpret the "mother's house" not as a literal home, but as a symbol for the church—the community of believers. The verse expresses a deep desire to bring Christ into this spiritual family, to enjoy His presence with fellow believers, and to have the relationship celebrated within the faith community.
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Song Of Solomon
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Albert Barnes
On Song Of Solomon 8:2
18th Century
Theologian
Who would instruct me - Or, you should teach me (Isaiah 54:13). Some allegorists interpret the whole passage ([Reference Song of…
Charles Ellicott
On Song Of Solomon 8:2
19th Century
Bishop
Juice of my pomegranate. — “People in the East,” says Dr. Kitto, “indulge largely in beverages made of fresh juic…
John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 8:2
17th Century
Pastor
I would lead you, [and] bring, you into mother's house
The general assembly and church of the firstborn is mother to the churc…
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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…