Song of Solomon 8:9
If she is a wall,we will build on her a turret of silver.If she is a door,we will enclose her with boards of cedar.Beloved
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In Context
10I am a wall, and my breasts like towers,then I was in his eyes like one who found peace.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 1:11We will make you earrings of gold,with studs of silver.Beloved
Isaiah 58:12Those who shall be of you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
Isaiah 61:4They shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.
Matthew 16:18I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
Acts 15:16'After these things I will return.I will again build the tabernacle of David, which has fallen.I will again build its ruins.I will set it up,
Ephesians 2:20being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
Matthew Henry on Song of Solomon 8:9-13
Concern for the Gentiles; Privileges and Duties of the Church. 8 We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for? 9 If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she be a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar. 10 I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favour. 11 Solomon had a vineyard at Baal-hamon; he let out the vineyard unto keepers; every one for the fruit thereof… Read the whole commentary →