Song of Solomon 8:7

“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it, etc.] The love of the church to Christ, which is inextinguishable and insuperable, by the many waters and floods of wicked and ungodly men; neither by their flattery and fair promises; nor by their cruel edicts, force and persecution; by neither can they withdraw the love of the saints from Christ, nor tempt them to desert his interest: nor by all the afflictions God is pleased to bring upon them; rather their love is increased thereby, which they consider as effects of the love, wisdom, and faithfulness of God, as designed for their good: nor even by their sins and corruptions; for though, through the aboundings of these,…”

“The bride says this as she clings to his arm and rests her head upon his bosom. Compare John 13:23; John 21:20. This brief dialogue corresponds to the longer one Song of Solomon 4:7-1, on the day of their espousals. Allegorical interpreters find a fulfillment of this in the close of the present dispensation, the restoration of Israel to the land of promise, and the manifestation of Messiah to His ancient people there, or His Second Advent to the Church. The Targum makes Song of Solomon 8:6 a prayer of Israel restored to the holy land that they may never again be carried into captivity, and Song of Solomon 8:7 the Lord’s answering assurance that Israel henceforth is safe. Compare Isaiah…”

“Many waters - My love to thee cannot be taken off, either by terrors and afflictions, which are commonly signified in scripture by waters and floods; or by temptations and allurements. Therefore, give me thyself, without whom, and in comparison of whom, I despise all other persons and things. Song of Solomon (Canticles) 8:8”

“waters: Isa 43:2; Mat 7:24, Mat 7:25; Rom 8:28-39 if a man: Pro 6:31, Pro 6:35; Rom 13:8-10 Song of Solomon (Canticles) 8:8”