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Song of Solomon 2:3

Her reply. apple—generic including the golden citron, pomegranate, and orange apple (Proverbs 25:11). He combines the shadow and fragrance of the citron with the sweetness of the orange and pomegranate fruit. The foliage is perpetual; throughout the year a succession of blossoms, fruit, and perfume (James 1:17).

among the sons—parallel to "among the daughters" (Song of Solomon 2:2). He alone is ever fruitful among the fruitless wild trees (Psalms 89:6; Hebrews 1:9).

I sat . . . with . . . delight—literally, "I eagerly desired and sat" (Psalms 94:19; Mark 6:31; Ephesians 2:6; I Peter 1:8).

shadow— (Psalms 121:5; Isaiah 4:6; Isaiah 25:4; Isaiah 32:2). Jesus Christ interposes the shadow of His cross between the blazing rays of justice and us sinners.

fruitFaith plucks it (Proverbs 3:18). Man lost the tree of life (Genesis 3:22-23). Jesus Christ regained it for him; he eats it partly now (Psalms 119:103; John 6:55, John 6:57; I Peter 2:3); fully hereafter (Revelation 2:7; Revelation 22:2, Revelation 22:14); not earned by the sweat of his brow, or by his righteousness (Rom. 10:1-21). Contrast the worldling's fruit (Deuteronomy 32:32; Luke 15:16).




Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Song of Solomon 2:3:

Song of Solomon 2:1
Song of Solomon 2:5
Song of Solomon 7:8
Luke 2:42

 

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