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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Song of Solomon 6:5

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Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Turn away - It is a poetical expression, signifying how beautiful the church was in Christ's eyes. Thy hair - This clause, and the whole following verse are repeated from, Sol 4:1-2. And this repetition is not vain but confirms what was said before, that the churches miscarriage had not alienated Christ's affection from her. Song of Solomon (Canticles) 6:8
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