Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Song of Solomon 8:2
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Song of Solomon8:2
2. Her desire to bring Him into her home circle (Joh 1:41).
who would instruct me--rather, "thou wouldest instruct me," namely, how I might best please thee (Is 11:2, 3; 50:4; Lu 12:12; Joh 14:26; 16:13).
spiced wine--seasoned with aromatic perfumes. Jesus Christ ought to have our choicest gifts. Spices are never introduced in the song in His absence; therefore the time of His return from "the mountain of spices" (So 8:14) is contemplated. The cup of betrothal was given by Him at the last supper; the cup or marriage shall be presented by her at His return (Mt 26:29). Till then the believer often cannot feel towards, or speak of, Him as he would wish.
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