SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:1 The ROSE OF SHARON was probably similar to the LILY (see esv footnote). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:2 The man responds by contrasting the woman’s beauty favorably with others, whom he refers to as BRAMBLES (prickly, thorny shrubs). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:3 APPLE TREE describes a sweet fruit tree, providing pleasant shade and refreshing food. It is quite distinct from the other TREES OF THE FOREST. The woman declares her beloved to be better than other men (compare his description of her; v. Song of Solomon 2... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:6 EMBRACES. Sometimes this term refers to sexual activity (e.g., Proverbs 5:20). It can also describe the embrace of affection (e.g., Genesis 29:13; Genesis 33:4). Here it is not necessarily sexual, although the context would indicate great intimacy. These l... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:7 It is clear that the couple is already in LOVE. They must allow their love to proceed at its proper pace, however, which includes waiting until marriage for consummation (see Song of Solomon 8:4). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); f... [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:8 MOUNTAINS and HILLS probably describe obstacles to their love that the man overcomes (compare v. Song of Solomon 2:15). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:10 ARISE, MY LOVE, MY BEAUTIFUL ONE, AND COME AWAY is repeated at the end of v. Song of Solomon 2:13. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:11 Springtime is often celebrated as a time for lovers. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:15 FOXES represent difficulties that are threatening their relationship. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
SONG OF SOLOMON—NOTE ON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:17 Presumably the woman wants her BELOVED to TURN toward her rather than away from her. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]