Song of Solomon 2:1

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 to this comparison.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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...
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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 (...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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....
Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

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 amo...
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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,...
Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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 gen...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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 (...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Ardent Affection of the Lovers 2-7. Songs of the bride: her enquiry and his answers.
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1. She compares herself to a simple wild flower, the crocus (RM) of Sharon. The plain, which extended from Joppa to Cæsarea, was proverbial for its...
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

II. (1) The rose. — Heb., chabatseleth. The identification of this flower is a much vexed question. From its derivation, it should be a bulbou...
Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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...
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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 dif...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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 write...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

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...
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 ver...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Christ the Rose of Sharon. 1 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lil...
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

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 benefit...
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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. Th...
Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

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...
Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Song of Solomon 2:1 . I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. So he is, and much more than that. «Nature, to make his beauties kno...
Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Song of Solomon 2:1-2 . I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. It is...
Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Here we have a dialogue of love between the Lord Jesus and his people. Song of Solomon 2:1 . I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys....
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
The Biblical Illustrator

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 f...
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Isaiah 35:1 ; Isaiah 35:2 ; Isaiah 57:15 ; Psalms 85:11 ; Song of Solomon 2:16 ; Song of Solomon 6:3
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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,...

¹ I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.

Related Commentaries of Song of Solomon 2:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Song of Solomon 2:1