Song of Solomon 6:5a
Song of Solomon 6:5a
Former part. Turn away thine eyes from me, or they have overcome me—
In this and the two following verses, Christ gives a more particular account of the church's beauty, and begins with her eyes in these words; for though they are delivered in such a manner as they be, yet they serve to commend that particular part of her, here mentioned; which is never taken notice of by Christ in this song but with commendation; see chapter 1:15 and 4:1, 9; and 7:4. And in these words may be observed,
I. Something that is enjoined the church by Christ; which is, to "turn away her eyes from him."