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A Metaphor for Virtue
Commentators explain this verse as a powerful metaphor for personal virtue. A "wall" represents a person who is steadfast and chaste, who will be honored and celebrated with a "turret of silver." A "door" represents someone more vulnerable or easily influenced, who needs to be protected and guarded with "boards of cedar." This highlights the community's role in both honoring virtue and protecting the vulnerable.
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Song Of Solomon
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18th Century
Theologian
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…
19th Century
Bishop
If she be a wall. —The wall and door are emblems of chastity and its opposite. The palace of silver…
17th Century
Pastor
If she [be] a wall
Built upon a sure foundation; and firmly established in her faith on Christ, and love to him; and…
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17th Century
Minister
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…