Charles Ellicott Commentary Song Of Solomon 2:13

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Song Of Solomon 2:13

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Song Of Solomon 2:13

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"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." — Song Of Solomon 2:13 (ASV)

The fig tree putteth forth her green figs. —Literally, has ripened its unripe figs. Hebrew, phag (preserved in Bethphage); not the early fruit that appears before the leaves (Matthew 24:31), but the green fruit that remains through the winter (Gesenius and Tristram).

The vines with the tender grape. —Literally, the vines (are) blossoms, i.e., are in blossom.