Song 5:6 | JFB | STEP | 6. withdrawn —He knocked when she was sleeping; for to have left her then would have ended in the death sleep; He withdraws now that she is roused, as she needs correction ( ), and can appreciate and safely bear it now, which she could not then. "The strong He'll strongly try" ( ). when he spake —rather, "because of His speaking"; at the remembrance of His tender words ( ), or till He should speak. no answer — ( ). Weak faith receives immediate comfort ( ); strong faith is tried with delay ( ).

Song of Solomon 5:6

6. withdrawn—He knocked when she was sleeping; for to have left her then would have ended in the death sleep; He withdraws now that she is roused, as she needs correction (Jer 2:17, 19), and can appreciate and safely bear it now, which she could not then. "The strong He'll strongly try" (1Co 10:13).

when he spake—rather, "because of His speaking"; at the remembrance of His tender words (Job 29:2, 3; Ps 27:13; 142:7), or till He should speak.

no answer— (Job 23:3-9; 30:20; 34:29; La 3:44). Weak faith receives immediate comfort (Lu 8:44, 47, 48); strong faith is tried with delay (Mt 15:22, 23).