Within thy locks—Behind thy veil; concealed by the veil of the flesh.
6:8. There are threescore queens—Nominal church organizations openly joined to earthly heads.
And fourscore concubines—Even more are secretly violating their pledges of spiritual virginity. Altogether the census shows about 150 sects. See page [160], where all the principal sects are enumerated.
And virgins without number—Foolish Virgins, really pure at heart.
6:9. My dove, My undefiled—The Virgin Bride of Christ.
Is but one—“That they may be one, as We are.”
The only one—To share the glory, honor and immortality of Christ.
Of her mother—The Oath-bound Covenant.
She is the choice one—The specially favored one.
Of her that bore her—The antitypical Sarah.