Song 3:6 | MHM | STEP | The Love of the Church to Christ. This verse contains the words of the daughters of Jerusalem. Before, they did not admire the bride because she was “black” or looked unimportant (Song of Solomon 1:6 ). Now they are amazed by her beauty and ask, Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness? This surprise and respect show how God can change and honor His people before others. It can speak about many things: Israel’s journey from the wilderness to the promised land, the church’s deliverance from trouble, or a believer’s recovery from spiritual sadness. In every case, God’s people are lifted up, and others notice the change. v. 6 : The daughters of Jerusalem ask, Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant? . This can describe the people of Israel coming out of the desert, now seen as beautiful and glorious (Numbers 23:9; Numbers 24:5 ). It also pictures the church after being set free from enemies or after a hard time. The church rises “like pillars of smoke,” meaning her love, worship, and prayers go up to God, just like incense. She is filled with the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit, as if perfumed with sweet spices. These blessings are not earned by us, but given through Jesus, who paid a high price for them. The world is amazed at the church’s beauty and God’s mercy towards her (Revelation 3:9; Esther 8:17 ). When a believer comes out of sadness or doubt, their renewed love for God is also like sweet smoke, reaching up to heaven and pleasing to God and to others around them.

‏ Song of Solomon 3:6

The Love of the Church to Christ.

This verse contains the words of the daughters of Jerusalem. Before, they did not admire the bride because she was “black” or looked unimportant (Song of Solomon 1:6 ^a). Now they are amazed by her beauty and ask, Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness? This surprise and respect show how God can change and honor His people before others. It can speak about many things: Israel’s journey from the wilderness to the promised land, the church’s deliverance from trouble, or a believer’s recovery from spiritual sadness. In every case, God’s people are lifted up, and others notice the change.

v. 6: The daughters of Jerusalem ask, Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant? . This can describe the people of Israel coming out of the desert, now seen as beautiful and glorious (Numbers 23:9; Numbers 24:5 ^b). It also pictures the church after being set free from enemies or after a hard time. The church rises “like pillars of smoke,” meaning her love, worship, and prayers go up to God, just like incense. She is filled with the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit, as if perfumed with sweet spices. These blessings are not earned by us, but given through Jesus, who paid a high price for them. The world is amazed at the church’s beauty and God’s mercy towards her (Revelation 3:9; Esther 8:17 ^c). When a believer comes out of sadness or doubt, their renewed love for God is also like sweet smoke, reaching up to heaven and pleasing to God and to others around them.