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A Cry for Sustenance
Commentators clarify that the request is for sustenance, not just random food. 'Flagons' likely refer to raisin cakes, and 'apples' to refreshing fruit, both known for their reviving properties. The speaker feels faint from her intense love and needs support. Allegorically, this points to a believer's need for spiritual nourishment—like God's promises and ordinances—when feeling overwhelmed by His presence.
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Song Of Solomon
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18th Century
Theologian
The bride’s answer: “Just as the ‘tappuach’ with its fragrant fruit excels the barren trees of the wild woods, so my beloved excels his associates …
19th Century
Bishop
Flagons. —Hebrew, ashishôth, apparently a dried cake, but of what substance is uncertain. From the margin of Hosea 3:1, p…
19th Century
Preacher
He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love. Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love.
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17th Century
Pastor
Stay me with flagons of wine, which is a supporter of the animal spiritsF23. The church was now in a house of …
17th Century
Minister
Believers are beautiful, as clothed in the righteousness of Christ; and fragrant, as adorned with the graces of His Spirit; and they thrive under t…