Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
love—Hebrew, "loves"; manifold tokens of thy love.
much better—answering to her "better" (Song of Solomon 1:2), but with increased force. An Amoebean pastoral character pervades the Song, like the classic Amoebean idylls and eclogues.
wine—The love of His saints is a more reviving cordial to Him than wine; for example, at the feast in Simon's house (Luke 7:36, Luke 7:47; John 4:32; compare Zechariah 10:7).
smell of . . . ointments than all spices—answering to her praise (Song of Solomon 1:3) with increased force. Fragrant, as being fruits of His Spirit in us (Galatians 5:22).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Song of Solomon 4:10:
Song of Solomon 1:2
Song of Solomon 1:3
Song of Solomon 4:11
Song of Solomon 7:9
Isaiah 5:1
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