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Barnes' Notes on Song of Solomon 5:16

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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He is altogether lovely - literally, the whole of him desires or delights; the plural substantive expressing the notion of the superlative. Theodoret, applying to our Lord the whole description, interprets well its last term: “Why should I endeavor to express His beauty piecemeal when He is in Himself and altogether the One longed-for, drawing all to love, compelling all to love, and inspiring with a longing (for His company) not only those who see, but also those who hear?” return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Song of Solomon 5". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/song-of-solomon-5.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology
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