We meet Isaiah in this passage. We don’t get much more than time, length, and place for him. But these are important points for him. The first thing Isaiah tells us is that he had visions. God gave Isaiah visions to share with Judah to right their course with Him. He also gave him object […]
The chorus is speaking about a young woman who is not yet betrothed. Have patients and guard her purity until the time comes. I had to turn to my bible helps again for this section. I can figure out the young girl not being developed yet but I didn’t understand the reference to the “wall” […]
Now, it’s time for the wedding and the consummation of their love. The bride wishes they could have shared openly some of their affection earlier. We are at the conclusion of the courtship and longing. My bible helps tell me that verse 5 signifies their union. I’m relying on them and their knowledge of Israeli […]
The bride is bursting with readiness. She tells her beloved to ‘come with me’ so they can find a place to explore their love. It is still a future promise. With the expression of deep longing and satisfying that longing, it’s hard for me to tell where or when they marry and can consummate their […]
The bride and groom have found one another again. They are delighting in the sight of each other. His desire definitely shows through. I want to keep telling this couple that love is more than skin deep but they can’t hear me. So, I will remind you (and me) instead. Our groom is so overwhelmed […]