THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
The vineyard represents the sacred Solomon, which refers to the Church. Baal-Gamon signifies those who have faith—specifically, those who have believed as well as those who accept His commandments.
Song of Songs 8:10Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
I am a wall: and my breasts are as a tower since I am become in his presence as one finding peace.
אֲנִ֣י חוֹמָ֔ה וְשָׁדַ֖י כַּמִּגְדָּל֑וֹת אָ֛ז הָיִ֥יתִי בְעֵינָ֖יו כְּמוֹצְאֵ֥ת שָׁלֽוֹם׃
The Church Fathers on this verse
4 Church Fathers comment on this verse
Ambrose of Milan
The Church represents the wall, while its towers symbolize the priests, who are called to impart knowledge of the natural and moral sciences.
Theodoret of Cyrus
The Bridegroom, who has chosen me in advance and is aware of my quest for peace, has established me as a strong fortress, formidable to my adversaries. He has elevated my ethical and spiritual instruction to an extraordinary level. Yet, I am not merely a wall; I am also a vine.
Ireneus (Orda)
In the meantime, her brothers engage in conversation about what actions to take regarding their sister, who is too young for them, and how they might rescue her. She, mockingly dismissing their plans, reminds them of the trust they placed in her to oversee Solomon's vineyard, which yielded significant benefits for both Solomon and his attendants. However, upon hearing her beloved's greeting, she urges him to come quickly to her.
Cross references
Passages read together with this verse.
- Luke 1:30And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.
- Isa 60:10And the children of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister to thee: for in my wrath have I struck thee, and in my reconciliation have I had mercy upon thee.
- Ezek 16:7I caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field: and thou didst increase and grow great, and advancedst, and camest to woman's ornament: thy breasts were fashioned, and thy hair grew: and thou was naked, and full of confusion.
- Prov 3:4And thou shalt find grace, and good understanding before God and men.
- Deut 7:7Not because you surpass all nations in number, is the Lord joined unto you, and hath chosen you, for you are the fewest of any people:
- Deut 7:8But because the Lord hath loved you, and hath kept his oath, which he swore to your fathers: and hath brought you out with a strong hand, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, out of the hand of Pharao the king of Egypt.
- Song 4:5Thy two breasts like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies.
- Song 7:7Thy stature is like to a palm tree, and thy breasts to clusters of grapes.