Song of Songs 6:7

Verse 7. Number. The true pastors are numerous, but hirelings more so. The faithful are innumerable, and all are united in the same faith. Worthington.—The spouse and the queens represent the more prefect; the concubines, or wives of inferior degree, those who are led by fear; and the maidens, such as are languid and negligent. Orig.—The Roman Church is at the head of all metropolitan, episcopal, and parochial Churches. Bible.