“ I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. ”
The division of the chapters is unfortunate; Song of Solomon 2 ought to have begun at Song of Solomon 1:15 , or Song of Solomon 1 to have been continued to Song of Solomon 2:7 . The bride rep...
Mutual Praise and Praise of Love. The bride sets herself forth as the Rose ( meadow saffron or crocus ) of Sharon (or the plain ) and the Lily ( scarlet anemone? ) of the valley. To this the lov...
I am the rose of Sharon: i.e.. am. mere wild-flower of the plains:. flower found in great profusion: disclaiming her lover's compliment. the . a.
DISCOURSE: 849 THE CHURCH’S FELLOWSHIP WITH CHRIST Song of Solomon 2:1-3 . I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. As t...
I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. I am the rose of Sharon - Sharon was a very fruitful place, where David's cattle were fed, 1 Chronicles 27:29 . It is mentioned as a place o...
I am the rose of Sharon— I am a rose of the field. We have here followed all the ancient versions, in preference to those of the moderns, who generally, interpret שׁרון Sharon as a proper name;...
I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. Song of Solomon 2:1-17 Rose. If applied to Jesus Christ, it, with the white lily (emblem of His lowliness), answers to "white and ru...
The Ardent Affection of the Lovers 2-7. Songs of the bride: her enquiry and his answers.
II. (1) The rose. — Heb., chabatseleth. The identification of this flower is a much vexed question. From its derivation, it should be a bulbous plant ( batsal — a bulb), and it happens that t...
TRUE LOVE TESTED Song of Solomon 1:1-17 ; Song of Solomon 2:1-17 ; Song of Solomon 3:1-11 ; Song of Solomon 4:1-16 ; Song of Solomon 5:1 THE poem opens with a scene in Solomon's palace. A co...
No Book has been provocative of more controversy than this. The question at issue is as to its place and value in Holy Scripture. While there are different varieties of each, the interpretations may...
CONTENTS The subject which the first chapter contained is the same as is continueth through this: indeed there is none other through the whole book of the Song, the mutual love of Christ, and his ch...
I [am] the rose of Sharon, [and] the lily of the valleys. Whether Christ, or the church, is here speaking, is not certain: most of the Jewish writers t, and some Christian interpreters u, take them...
I [am] the rose of Sharon, [and] the lily of the valleys. Ver. 1. I am the rose of Sharon. ] The Greek renders it, "the flower of the field," that grows without man's labour, having heaven for its...
I am the rose of Sharon These are the words of the bridegroom. He compares himself to the rose and lily, for fragrancy and beauty. Sharon was a very fruitful place, and famous for roses. As the li...
Christ the Rose of Sharon. 1 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. 2 As the lily among thorns, so...
SONG OF SOLOMON CHAPTER 2 The excellency of the majesty of Christ, Song of Solomon 2:1 , and of his church, Song of Solomon 2:2 . The benefits which the church receives from him, Song of So...
Notes Song of Solomon 2:1 : I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys . ‘I am,’ &c. Opinions divided as to who is the speaker. The Bridegroom. ORIGEN, THEODORET, and the great maj...
We believe that this song sets forth the mutual love of Christ and his believing people. It is a book of deep mystery, not to be understood except by the initiated; but those who have learnt a life o...
Song of Solomon 2:1 . Sharon was a fertile district not far from Nazareth. 1 Chronicles 27:29 ; Isaiah 33:9 ; Isaiah 65:10 . Song of Solomon 2:6 . His left hand is under my head, conferring...
I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. The best of the best It is a marvellous stoop for Christ, who is “God over all, blessed for ever,” and the Light of the universe, to say, “...
EXPOSITION Song of Solomon 2:2 As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. The king responds, taking up the lovely simile and giving it a very apt and charming turn, "My lo...
I am the rose of Sharon, the wild flowers of this plain being noted for their beauty, and the lily of the valleys, the elegant red lily of Palestine being referred to. The Bridegroom readily agrees...
Isaiah 35:1 ; Isaiah 35:2 ; Isaiah 57:15 ; Psalms 85:11 ; Song of Solomon 2:16 ; Song of Solomon 6:3
I — These are the words of the bridegroom. He compares himself to the rose and lilly, for fragrancy and beauty. Sharon, was a very fruitful place, and famous for roses.