The Lord Jesus elegantly expresseth his own excellency, by comparing himself unto a Rose, the Rose of Sharon.
Christ in his humiliation was abased so low, as to be in subjection to the Father.
Euthanasia literally means good death. It is also called mercy killing. In the Netherlands where euthanasia has been practiced for years, it is called deliverance. It is advocated by Dr. Kevorkian (Dr. Death) and the Hemlock Society. Recently Oregon passed the first measure in the history of the U.S. to legalize euthanasia (although it has had trouble in the courts). The Bible clearly teaches against the practice of euthanasia.
By Milk here, we must understand the doctrine of the Gospel, which is easily taught unto the capacities of such as are children in understanding.
This simile alludes to the legal type of the High-Priest, who might marry none but a Virgin.
