Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Song of Solomon 2:3
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3. Her reply. apple —generic including the golden citron, pomegranate, and orange apple ( Proverbs 25:11 ). He combines the shadow and fragrance of the citron with the sweetness of the orange and pomegranate fruit. The foliage is perpetual; throughout the year a succession of blossoms, fruit, and perfume ( James 1:17 ). among the sons —parallel to "among the daughters" ( James 1:17- : ). He alone is ever fruitful among the fruitless wild trees ( Psalms 89:6 ; Hebrews 1:9 ). I sat . . . with . . . delight —literally, "I eagerly desired and sat" ( Psalms 94:19 ; Mark 6:31 ; Ephesians 2:6 ; 1 Peter 1:8 ). shadow — ( Psalms 121:5 ; Isaiah 4:6 ; Isaiah 25:4 ; Isaiah 32:2 ). Jesus Christ interposes the shadow of His cross between the blazing rays of justice and us sinners. fruit —Faith plucks it ( Proverbs 3:18 ). Man lost the tree of life ( Genesis 3:22 ; Genesis 3:23 ). Jesus Christ regained it for him; he eats it partly now ( Psalms 119:103 ; John 6:55 ; John 6:57 ; 1 Peter 2:3 ); fully hereafter ( Revelation 2:7 ; Revelation 22:2 ; Revelation 22:14 ); not earned by the sweat of his brow, or by his righteousness ( Revelation 22:14- : ). Contrast the worldling's fruit ( Deuteronomy 32:32 ; Luke 15:16 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-4" class="com-number"
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