Song of Solomon 1:17

“The beams of our house [are] cedar, etc.] Or “houses”f83; where their bed was, and where they had fellowship and communion together. By which may be meant particular congregations or churches, in which houses Christ has a property, being of his building and beautifying; where he takes up his rest and residence, and where he feeds and feasts with his people, and to the privileges of which all the saints have a right: and by the “beams” of these houses may be intended the ministers of the word, who are pillars here, as James, John, and Cephas, were; and who are the means of supporting and strengthening such communities, by their excellent doctrines and exemplary lives: or common saints may be…”

“Cedar - Not only strong, but also fragrant and delightful. Cypress - Which also was strong and fragrant, and therefore suits well with cedar. Next: Song of Solomon (Canticles) Chapter 2”

“beams: Sol 8:9; Ch2 2:8, Ch2 2:9; Psa 92:12; Ti1 3:15, Ti1 3:16; Heb 11:10; Pe1 2:4, Pe1 2:5 rafters: or, galleries, Sol 7:5; Eze 41:16, Eze 42:3 Next: Song of Solomon (Canticles) Chapter 2”