8:5. Who is this—The Heavenly Father thus speaks of the Bride.
That cometh up—That cometh forward into prominence.
From the wilderness—At the end of 1260 years of wilderness hiding and papal supremacy.
Leaning upon her Beloved—Upon her Lord.
I raised thee up—“It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth?”
Under the apple tree—Under Christ, the Author and Finisher of your salvation.
There thy mother—The antitypical Sarah.
Brought thee forth—“Shall I bring to the birth and not cause to bring forth?”
There she brought thee forth—The Oath-bound Covenant accomplished its end.
That bare thee—From earthly to Heavenly conditions.