Adam Clarke Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:10

Adam Clarke Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:10 - 7:10

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Adam Clarke Commentary - Song of Solomon 7:10 - 7:10

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7:3 - 7:3
7:4 - 7:4
7:5 - 7:5
7:6 - 7:6
7:7 - 7:7
7:8 - 7:8
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7:10 - 7:10
7:11 - 7:11
7:12 - 7:12
7:13 - 7:13

I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me - It is worthy of remark that the word which we translate his desire is the very same used Gen 3:16 : Thy desire, thy ruling appetite, תשוקתך teshukathech, shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. This was a part of the woman’s curse. Now here it seems to be reversed; for the bride says, I am my beloved’s, and his desire or ruling appetite and affection, תשוקתו teshukatho, is עלי ali, Upon Me. The old MS. translates this with considerable force: - “I to my leef, and to me the turnynge of him”.