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I went down into the nut tree grove, To see the green plants of the valley, To see whether the vine budded, And the pomegranates were in flower.

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Christ's Garden of Believers

Several commentators, like John Gill and Matthew Henry, interpret this verse allegorically. They see Christ as the speaker who descends into his 'garden'—the church—to lovingly inspect the spiritual growth of his people. The nuts, vines, and pomegranates symbolize believers. This reading emphasizes Christ's intimate care and delight in the spiritual flourishing of his followers, from the humble to the newly budding.

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Song Of Solomon

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Song Of Solomon 6:11–12

18th Century

Theologian

The bride’s words may be paraphrased: “You speak of me as a glorious beauty, but I was recently just a simple maiden engaged in rural work. I went …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Song Of Solomon 6:11–13

19th Century

Bishop

EXCURSUS III.—ON THE PASSAGE,Song of Solomon 6:11–13.

Translated word for word this passage runs as follows:

John Gill

John Gill

On Song Of Solomon 6:11

17th Century

Pastor

I went down into the garden of nuts

This is very properly taken notice of in this song of love; it being usual for…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Song Of Solomon 6:11–13

17th Century

Minister

In retirement and in meditation, the Christian character is formed and perfected. But this is not the retirement of the idle, the self-indulgent, o…