Song of Solomon 4:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck.

Sister ... spouse - this title is here first used, as he is soon about to institute the Supper, the pledge of the nuptial union. By the term "sister," carnal ideas are excluded; the ardour of a spouse's love is combined with the purity of a sister's (Mark 3:35).

One of thine eyes - even one look is enough to secure His love (Zechariah 12:10; Luke 23:40-43). Not merely the Church collectively, but each one member of it (Luke 15:7) is precious to His heart.

Chain - necklace, answering to the "shields" hanging in the tower of David (Song of Solomon 4:4). Compare the "ornament" (1 Peter 3:4); "chains" (Proverbs 1:9; Proverbs 3:22).

Song of Solomon 4:9

9 Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck.