Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
withdrawn—He knocked when she was sleeping; for to have left her then would have ended in the death sleep; He withdraws now that she is roused, as she needs correction (Jeremiah 2:17, Jeremiah 2:19), and can appreciate and safely bear it now, which she could not then. "The strong He'll strongly try" (I Corinthians 10:13).
when he spake—rather, "because of His speaking"; at the remembrance of His tender words (Job 29:2-3; Psalms 27:13; Psalms 142:7), or till He should speak.
no answer— (Job 23:3-9; Job 30:20; Job 34:29; Lamentations 3:44). Weak faith receives immediate comfort (Luke 8:44, Luke 8:47-48); strong faith is tried with delay (Matthew 15:22-23).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Song of Solomon 5:6:
Song of Solomon 3:1
Song of Solomon 5:2
Jeremiah 31:22
Revelation 3:20
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