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Matthew Poole and continuators on Song of Solomon 6:12

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Song of Solomon6:12

12 Or ever I was aware , my soul made me like the chariots of Ammi-nadib .

I was surprized with a sudden and vehement desire of enjoying my Spouse, which is to be understood figuratively, and so as to agree with the Majesty and Omnisciency of Christ.

I made my self; which may signifie Christs activity in stirring up his Affections to the Church; or I was made; for the active Phrase is oft understood passively; and the Soul is commonly put for the Person.

Eager in my desire, and swift in my motion towards the Church. Amminadib is supposed to be some eminent Charioteer then well known, and famous for his speed in driving Charets. But this clause with the former is otherwise rendred, both in the margent and by others, and that very agreeably to the Hebrew words, my soul set me on the chariots of my willing (or, as others, noble or princely) people, i. e. which mine and the Brides friends had prepared to bring me to the Bride with more expedition, into which I ascended with all my Soul, as longing to come to my Bride.

Marginal references: Heb. I knew not.; Or, set me on the chariots of my willing people.

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