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The fig-tree ripeneth her green figs, And the vines are in blossom; They give forth their fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The bride tells the chorus about a visit the beloved paid her some time before in her native home. On a beautiful spring morning, he asks for her c…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The fig tree putteth forth her green figs. —Literally, has ripened its unripe figs. Hebrew, phag (preserved in Bethphage…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The fig tree puts forth her green figs
Another sign of spring having come, nay, of its being quite advanced, since C…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The church pleases herself with thoughts of further communion with Christ. No one else can speak to the heart. She sees him come. This may be appli…

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