Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Song of Solomon 5:6
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Song of Solomon5:6
6. withdrawn--He knocked when she was sleeping; for to have left her then would have ended in the death sleep; He withdraws now that she is roused, as she needs correction (Jr 2:17, 19), and can appreciate and safely bear it now, which she could not then. "The strong He'll strongly try" (1Co 10:13).
when he spake--rather, "because of His speaking"; at the remembrance of His tender words (Job 29:2, 3; Psa 27:13; 142:7), or till He should speak.
no answer--(Job 23:3-9; 30:20; 34:29; La 3:44). Weak faith receives immediate comfort (Lu 8:44, 47, 48); strong faith is tried with delay (Mt 15:22, 23).
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