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I said, "I will climb up into the palm-tree. I will take hold of its fruit." Let your breasts be like clusters of the vine, The smell of your breath like apples, Beloved
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A Picture of Active Pursuit
Commentators see the man's declaration, "I will climb up into the palm-tree," as a picture of active, intentional love. He is not a passive admirer but is determined to draw near and enjoy his beloved's presence. This illustrates both a husband's eager love for his wife and, allegorically, Christ's delight in and active pursuit of His church.
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Song Of Solomon
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A brief dialogue: Song of Solomon 7:6–9 are spoken by the king, while the end of Song of Solomon 7:9 and all of[Reference Son…
19th Century
Anglican
Boughs. —Heb. sansan; only here. Probably a form derived from the sound, like salsal, zalzal, etc., denoting the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I said, I will go up to the palm tree Which is easy of ascent; having, in the bark of the trunk or body of the tree, ring…
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