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If she is a wall, We will build on her a turret of silver. If she is a door, We will enclose her with boards of cedar. Beloved

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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Song Of Solomon 8:8–12

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Song Of Solomon 8:9

19th Century

Bishop

If she be a wall. —The wall and door are emblems of chastity and its opposite. The palace of silver…

John Gill

John Gill

On Song Of Solomon 8:9

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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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Song Of Solomon 8:8–12

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…