We have a little sister, and she has no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for?
All Commentaries on Song of Songs 8:8 Go To Song of Songs 8
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Our sister. Christ styles the Church his own and the synagogue's sister, promising her many benefits. (Worthington)
The relations of the spouse wish to have her married, though she seemed young, Ezechiel xvi. 7.
Spoken to, concerning marriage, or its consummation, Genesis xxxiv. 6., and Daniel xiii. 57. (Calmet)
The synagogue had but few to give her proper instructions. (Menochius)
But Christ would provide for her, if she were not wanting to herself. (Haydock) Ver. 9. Cedar. Procuring for her a rich and steady husband to protect her. These are the words of the bridegroom. The Christian Church seemed weak at first. But her pastors and martyrs caused her to triumph over all the powers of hell. (Calmet)
Those who correspond with the first grace, are furnished with others. (Menochius)
