Song of Solomon 5:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

I am come into my garden This is the bridegroom's answer. I have gathered my myrrh, &c. I have eaten of my pleasant fruits; I have taken notice of, and delight in, the service and obedience of my people. Eat, O friends Believers are here encouraged with freedom and cheerfulness to eat and drink their spiritual food.

Song of Solomon 5:1

1 I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly,a O beloved.