SONG OF SOLOMON 4:13 TO SONG OF SOLOMON 5:1. THE BRIDE AS A GARDEN.
The charms of the bride are now described under the figure of the
fruits of the garden.
Song of Solomon 4:16 gives the gracious invitation of the bride to the
lover, who in such enthusiastic terms has praised her beauty.
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ANOTHER DREAM-POEM. It is not certain where the division should be
made here, but it is possible to treat these verses as a separate poem
and regard Song of Solomon 5:8 f. as the introduction to the _wasf_ on
the bridegroom (Song of Solomon 5:10 to Song of Solomon 6:3). The
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SONG OF SOLOMON 5:8 TO SONG OF SOLOMON 6:3. DESCRIPTIVE POEM (_Wasf)
:_ THE STRENGTH AND BEAUTY OF THE BRIDEGROOM. On this view, Song of
Solomon 5:8 f. is taken as an introduction to the praises of the
beloved, and whether there is any real connexion with the dream poem
is uncertain.
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