Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Song of Solomon 5:16
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Song of Solomon5:16
16. Literally, "His palate is sweetness, yea, all over loveliness," that is, He is the essence of these qualities.
mouth--so So 1:2, not the same as "lips" (So 5:13), His breath (Is 11:4; Joh 20:22). "All over," all the beauties scattered among creatures are transcendently concentrated in Him (Col 1:19; 2:9).
my beloved--for I love Him.
my friend--for He loves me (Pr 18:24). Holy boasting (Psa 34:2; 1Co 1:31).
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