Song of Solomon 8:2,3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

I would lead and bring thee With joy and triumph, as the bridegroom was usually brought to the bride's house; into my mother's house, who would instruct me How I should behave myself toward thee: or, as the clause may be rendered, where she did instruct, or educate me. I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine, &c. I would give thee the best entertainment the house affords. My gifts and graces should all be employed to serve and glorify thee. His left hand, &c. The same expressions are used Song of Solomon 2:6. The sense is, He would not despise me for my forwardness in my affection to him, but would kindly accept of my love, and return it.

Song of Solomon 8:2-3

2 I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.

3 His left hand should be under my head, and his right hand should embrace me.