Song of Solomon 1: 9 Commentary

1. It may not sound flattering at first
a. But Solomon compared her
b. To one particular, select mare
c. Of EXCEPTIONAL note
2. Mares were highly prized
a. For they were faster
b. Had more endurance
c. And could go longer without food
d. Than the stallions
3. This confirms my assertion
a. That women ARE the stronger sex
4. We live in a world filled with women
a. Many of whom are noteworthy
b. For one reason or another
5. Men are sight-oriented creatures
a. And we will notice
b. As well as compare
c. Other women
d. To our OWN wives
6. That really is NOT so much the problem
a. As long as YOU stand out
7. You do NOT have to be the prettiest
a. The funniest, the richest
b. Or even the most spiritual
8. But there will be that “X” factor
a. Usually a combination
b. Of many attributes
9. That draws his attention to YOU
a. MORE SO than any
b. Of the other ladies
10. Mares were let loose in battle
a. To distract the stallions
b. Harnessed to chariots
11. When compared to other women
a. Does your wife
b. Still DISTRACT you
12. In a room full of women
a. Is your attention and desire
b. Still drawn to YOUR wife
13. When my wife turns on the charm
a. I find myself UNABLE
b. To truly focus on much else
c. Than her and her alone

By Tractorman (wrote 3584 Bible Commentaries - permalink to this Commentary)
Posted on: 10/5/2011 19:09 pm