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Who is this who comes up from the wilderness, Leaning on her beloved? Under the apple tree I aroused you. There your mother conceived you. There she was in labor and bore you.
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Leaning on the Beloved
Commentators see the image of the woman 'leaning upon her beloved' as a powerful picture of Christian faith. A sinful life is like a wilderness—a desolate, wandering state. Believers are brought out of this wilderness not by their own strength, but by leaning on Christ. This signifies complete dependence on Him for righteousness, strength, and salvation.
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Song Of Solomon
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The scene changes from Jerusalem to the birthplace of the bride, where she is seen coming up toward her mother’s house, leaning on the arm of the g…
19th Century
Anglican
Who is this that comes. —This begins a new section, which contains the most magnificent description of true love ever wri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(Who [is] this that comes up from the wilderness ? &c.] Which words are spoken by the daughters of Jerusalem, occasi…
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The Jewish church came up from the wilderness, supported by Divine power and favor. The Christian church was raised from a low, desolate condition …
