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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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Albert Barnes
On Song Of Solomon 8:5
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Song Of Solomon 8:5
19th Century
Bishop
Who is this that comes. —This begins a new section, which contains the most magnificent description of true love ever wri…
John Gill
On Song Of Solomon 8:5
17th Century
Pastor
(Who [is] this that comes up from the wilderness ?
&c.] Which words are spoken by the daughters of Jerusalem, occasi…
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Matthew Henry
On Song Of Solomon 8:5–7
17th Century
Minister
The Jewish church came up from the wilderness, supported by Divine power and favor. The Christian church was raised from a low, desolate condition …