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The mandrakes give forth fragrance. At our doors are all kinds of precious fruits, new and old, Which I have stored up for you, my beloved.
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A Fragrant, Fruitful Life
Commentators interpret the "mandrakes" and "precious fruits" as symbols of a believer's spiritual life. These represent the beautiful graces of the Spirit (like love, faith, and hope) and the righteous works that flow from a relationship with Christ. The variety of fruits ("new and old") signifies a rich and abundant spiritual harvest.
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Song Of Solomon
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19th Century
Anglican
Mandrakes. —Heb. dûdaîm = love-apples. Suggested probably by the word loves immediately preceding, as well as th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The mandrakes give a smell Or, "those lovely flowers", as Junius and Tremellius, and Piscator, translate the words; even …
Presbyterian
The church, the believing soul, triumphs in its relation to Christ and its interest in him. She humbly desires communion with him. Let us walk toge…
