Song 4:10 | JFB | STEP | 10. love — Hebrew, "loves"; manifold tokens of thy love. much better —answering to her "better" ( ), but with increased force. An Amoebean pastoral character pervades the Song, like the classic Amoebean idylls and eclogues. wine —The love of His saints is a more reviving cordial to Him than wine; for example, at the feast in Simon's house ( ; compare ). smell of . . . ointments than all spices —answering to her praise ( ) with increased force. Fragrant, as being fruits of His Spirit in us ( ).

Song of Solomon 4:10

10. love—Hebrew, "loves"; manifold tokens of thy love.

much better—answering to her "better" (So 1:2), but with increased force. An Amoebean pastoral character pervades the Song, like the classic Amoebean idylls and eclogues.

wine—The love of His saints is a more reviving cordial to Him than wine; for example, at the feast in Simon's house (Lu 7:36, 47; Joh 4:32; compare Zec 10:7).

smell of . . . ointments than all spices—answering to her praise (So 1:3) with increased force. Fragrant, as being fruits of His Spirit in us (Ga 5:22).