Song 5:15-16, Eze 16:14 | JFB | STEP | 15. pillars —strength and steadfastness. Contrast man's "legs" ( ). Allusion to the temple ( ), the "cedars" of "Lebanon" ( ). Jesus Christ's "legs" were not broken on the cross, though the thieves' were; on them rests the weight of our salvation ( ). sockets of fine gold —His sandals, answering to the bases of the pillars; "set up from everlasting" ( ). From the head ( ) to the feet, "of fine gold." He was tried in the fire and found without alloy. countenance —rather, "His aspect," including both mien and stature (compare , Margin; with ). From the several parts, she proceeds to the general effect of the whole person of Jesus Christ. Lebanon —so called from its white limestone rocks. excellent —literally, "choice," that is, fair and tall as the cedars on Lebanon ( , &c.). Majesty is the prominent thought ( ). Also the cedars' duration ( ); greenness ( ), and refuge afforded by it ( ).

Song of Solomon 5:15-16

15. pillars—strength and steadfastness. Contrast man's "legs" (Ec 12:3). Allusion to the temple (1Ki 5:8, 9; 7:21), the "cedars" of "Lebanon" (Ps 147:10). Jesus Christ's "legs" were not broken on the cross, though the thieves' were; on them rests the weight of our salvation (Ps 75:3).

sockets of fine gold—His sandals, answering to the bases of the pillars; "set up from everlasting" (Pr 8:22, 23). From the head (So 5:11) to the feet, "of fine gold." He was tried in the fire and found without alloy.

countenance—rather, "His aspect," including both mien and stature (compare 2Sa 23:21, Margin; with 1Ch 11:23). From the several parts, she proceeds to the general effect of the whole person of Jesus Christ.

Lebanon—so called from its white limestone rocks.

excellent—literally, "choice," that is, fair and tall as the cedars on Lebanon (Eze 31:3, &c.). Majesty is the prominent thought (Ps 21:5). Also the cedars' duration (Heb 1:11); greenness (Lu 23:31), and refuge afforded by it (Eze 17:22, 23).

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 (Isa 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 (Ps 34:2; 1Co 1:31).

Ezekiel 16:14

14. thy renown . . . among . . . heathen—The theocracy reached its highest point under Solomon, when distant potentates heard of his "fame" (1Ki 10:1, &c.), for example, the queen of Sheba, Hiram, &c. (La 2:15).

my comeliness—It was not thine own, but imparted by Me.