SEV Biblia, Chapter 7:6
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Clarke's Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:7
Verse 7. Like to a palm tree - Which is remarkably straight, taper, and elegant. And thy breasts to clusters of grapes. - Dates are the fruit of the palm tree; they grow in clusters; and it is these, not grapes, which are intended.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 7. This thy stature is like to a palm tree , etc.] Made up of the above parts commended, and others had in view, as appears from the relative “this”. The word for “stature” properly signifies height, tallness, and erectness; and which were reckoned agreeable in women, as well as men; (see Gill on “ 1 Samuel 9:2”); hence methods are often made use of to make them look taller, as by their head dresses, their shoes, and by stretching out their necks, ( Isaiah 3:16); and the simile of a tree is not an improper one: and so Galatea is, for height and tallness, compared to an alder and to a plane tree f443 ; and Helena, to a cypress tree in a garden f444 , on the same account; and here the church to a palm tree: the Egyptian palm tree is said to be the best f445 ; and if Solomon here has any reference to Pharaoh’s daughter, his wife, he might think of that, which is described “of body straight, high, round, and slender f446 ,” and fitly expresses a good shape and stature. The church’s stature is no other than the “stature of the fulness of Christ”, ( Ephesians 4:13); which will be attained unto when all the elect are gathered in, and every member joined to the body, and all filled with the gifts and graces of the spirit designed for them, and are grown up to a just proportion in the body; and in such a state Christ seems to view his church, and so commends her by this simile: saints are oftentimes compared to palm trees in Scripture on other accounts; (see Psalm 92:12); and thy breasts to clusters [of grapes] ; on a vine which might be planted by and run up upon a palm tree, as Aben Ezra suggests: though rather clusters of dates, the fruit of the palm tree, are designed, since this fruit, as Pliny observes, grows in clusters; and to clusters of the vine the church’s breasts are compared in ( Song of Solomon 7:8). And by these “breasts” may be meant either the ministers of the Gospel, who communicate the sincere milk of the word to souls; and may be compared to clusters for their numbers, when there is plenty of them, which is a great mercy to the church; and for their unity, likeness, and agreement in their work, in their ministrations, and in the doctrine they preach, though their gifts may be different; or else the two Testaments, full of the milk of the word; and comparable to “clusters” of grapes or dates, because of the many excellent doctrines and precious promises in them; which, when pressed by hearing, reading, meditation, and prayer, yield both delight and nourishment to the souls of men. Some think the two ordinances of the Gospel, baptism and the Lord’s supper, are intended, which are breasts of consolation; and, when the presence of Christ, and the manifestations of his love, are enjoyed in them, they afford much pleasure and satisfaction; and as those breasts are full in themselves, they are beautiful in the eye of Christ, and as such commended; (see Gill on “ Song of Solomon 4:5”).
Matthew Henry Commentary
The graces of the church. (Song 7:1-9) The delight of the church in Christ. (Song 7:10-13)
Song 7:1-9 The similitudes here are different from what they wer before, and in the original refer to glorious and splendid clothing Such honour have all his saints; and having put on Christ, they ar distinguished by their beautiful and glorious apparel. They adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour in all things. Consistent believer honour Christ, recommend the gospel, and convince and awaken sinners The church resembles the stately and spreading palm; while her love for Christ, and the obedience resulting therefrom, are precious fruit of the true Vine. The King is held in the galleries. Christ takes deligh in the assemblies and ordinances of his people; and admires the frui of his grace in them. When applied to the church and to each faithfu Christian, all this denotes that beauty of holiness, in which the shall be presented to their heavenly Bridegroom.
Song 7:10-13 The church, the believing soul, triumphs in its relatio to Christ, and interest in him. She humbly desires communion with him Let us walk together, that I may receive counsel, instruction, an comfort from thee; and may make known my wants and my grievances to thee, with freedom, and without interruption. Communion with Christ i what all that are made holy earnestly breathe after. And those wh would converse with Christ, must go forth from the world. Wherever we are, we may keep up communion with God. Nor should we go where we cannot in faith ask him to go with us. Those who would go abroad with Christ, must begin early in the morning of their days; must begin ever day with him, seek him early, seek him diligently. A gracious soul can reconcile itself to the poorest places, if it may have communion with God in them; but the most delightful fields will not satisfy, unles the Beloved is there. Let us not think to be satisfied with any earthl object. Our own souls are our vineyards; they should be planted with useful trees. We should often search whether we are fruitful in righteousness. Christ's presence will make the vine flourish, and the tender grapes appear, as the returning sun revives the gardens. If we can appeal to him, Thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee; if his Spirit witness with our spirit, that our souls prosper, it is enough. And we must beg of him to search and try us, to discover u to ourselves. The fruits and exercises of graces are pleasant to the Lord Jesus. These must be laid up, and always ready; that by ou bringing forth much fruit, he may be glorified. It is all from him therefore it is fit it should be all for him __________________________________________________________________
Original Hebrew
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