"As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. apples--from the tree ( Solomon 2:3 ), so sweet to her, the promises of God. She too is "love" ( Solomon 7:6 ), for His love calls forth her love. Faith is equally the spirit’s taste. The Word is our light until then ( 2 Peter 1:19 ). In the highest sense, the coming resurrection and deliverance of the earth from the past curse is here implied ( Romans 8:19 , Revelation 21:4 , 22:3 ). drop-down menu and choose ''Member access.''. Song of Solomon 2:3 (ASV)
As the apple among the trees of the wood, so is my kinsman among the sons. [Woman]Like an apple tree among the wild trees, so is my lover among the young men. [She] Like an apple tree among the other trees in the forest is my darling among the other men. Night--is the image of the present world ( Romans 13:12 ). Next we discover its preciousness; we begin to admire it, and find how fragrant it is; that is faith in its “smell.” Then we appropriate the mercies which are prepared for us in Christ; that is faith in its “touch.” Hence follow the enjoyments, peace, delight, communion; which are faith in its “taste.” Any one of these acts of faith is saving.
I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. As an apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among young men. Song of Solomon 2:3 (RHE) As the apple-tree among the trees of the wood, so [is] my beloved among the sons. Sitting in darkness ( Matthew 4:16 ), she "waited" and "looked" eagerly for Him, the "great light" ( Luke 1:79 , Luke 2:25 Luke 2:38 ); at His rising, the shadows of the law ( Colossians 2:16 Colossians 2:17 , Hebrews 10:1 ) were to "flee away."
and afterwards the temple. "My love, among the young men you are like an apple tree among the trees of the forest. His fruit was sweet to my taste. " In his shade I took great delight and sat down, And his fruit was sweet to my taste. Song of Solomon 2:3 (NAS) Song of Solomon 2:3 (GW) Solomon 2:17 , entreating Him to return, shows that He has gone, perhaps through her want of guarding against the "little sins" ( Solomon 2:15 ). or contact your librarian for access to this journal. It is sight: “Look unto me and be ye saved.” It is hearing: “Hear, and your soul shall live.” Faith is smelling: “All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia”; “thy name is as ointment poured forth.” Faith is spiritual touch. © 2020 by Bard Graduate Center. turn--to me. As the apple-tree among the trees of the wood, so [is] my beloved among the sons.
His fruit is sweet to my taste. I love to sit in its shadow, and its fruit is sweet to my taste. As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight , and his fruit was sweet to my taste. rain is over--( Hebrews 12:18-24 , 1 John 2:8 ). for Him" ( Hosea 3:3 ), where, as here, there is the assurance of indissoluble union, in spite of temporary absence. 2. . 13. putteth forth--rather, "ripens," literally, "makes red" [MAURER]. 1. rose--if applied to Jesus Christ, it, with the white lily (lowly, 2 Corinthians 8:9 ), answers to "white and ruddy" ( Solomon 5:10 ). Like the apple tree among the trees of the forest, so. With much joy I sat down in his shadow. As an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so. As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. Among the young men, my lover is like an apple tree in the woods! "Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, So is my beloved among the young men. . In his shade I sat down with great delight, "Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, So is my beloved among the young men. Among young men, my lover is like an apple tree among the trees in the woods! I sat down under his shadow with great delight, His fruit was sweet to my taste. THEODORET takes the left hand, equivalent to judgment and wrath; the right, equivalent to honor and love. Song of Solomon 2:3 (ESV) His hand keeps us from falling ( Matthew 14:30 Matthew 14:31 ); to it we may commit ourselves ( Psalms 31:5 ). In the last sickness of J. Welch. 14. dove--here expressing endearment ( Psalms 74:19 ). I love to sit in its shadow, and its fruit is sweet to my taste. . Change ), Read the New Public Announcement from KC Crew, [Music] Praise The Lord – Kingdom Citizens Crew Official Jam, Step Up The Hip Hop Concert-19 November 2017, GodSon Nada_D – Shame On EM (The MixTape). "The summoned bride is welcome," say some fathers, "to weave from them garlands of beauty, wherewith she may adorn herself to meet the King." One of the first performances of faith is hearing. . on the mount of transfiguration ( Luke 9:33 ), "Let us make . Song of Solomon 2:3 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Song of Solomon 2:3, NIV: "Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men.I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste."
The English Version better accords with ( Solomon 3:1 ). Arise then, and come away from the world and the flesh, come into fellowship with Christ. The turtledove is migratory ( Jeremiah 8:7 ), and "comes" early in May; emblem of love, and so of the Holy Ghost. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. To hear Christ’s voice as the sure voice of God in the soul will save us; but that which gives true enjoyment is the aspect of faith wherein Christ, by holy taste, is received into us, and made, by inward and spiritual apprehension of His sweetness and preciousness, to be the food of our souls. He often stands near when our unbelief hides Him from us ( Genesis 28:16 Revelation 3:14-20 ). I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men.
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. 3. As the apple-tree among the trees of the wood, so is my loved one among the sons. As an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. As an apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among young men. This blessed change is owing wholly to the approaches and influences of the Sun of righteousness. As an apricot tree stands out in the forest, my lover stands above the young men in town. "Of the eight beatitudes, five have an afflicted condition for their subject.
“Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, I enjoy sitting in his shadow. Its plaintive "voice" answers to his preaching of repentance ( Jeremiah 8:6 Jeremiah 8:7 ). All rights reserved. Like the finest apple tree in the orchard is my lover among other young men.
We easily grieve the Spirit by wrong tempers. As the apple tree among the trees of the woods, so is my beloved among the sons. Among the young men, my lover is like an apple tree in the woods! (Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, is my darling among the sons of men. Faith, in the Scripture, is spoken of under the emblem of all the senses. Song of Songs 2:3 (CSB)
I love to sit in his shadow; his fruit is sweet to my taste. "If thou art the lily of Jesus Christ, take heed lest by impatience, rash judgments, and pride, thou thyself become a thorn" [LUTHER]. Faith, in the Scripture, is spoken of under the emblem of all the senses.
Verses 8-13 The church pleases herself with thoughts of further communion with Christ. Applicable to the first manifestations of Jesus Christ, "the true Vine," both to the Church and to individuals; as to Nathanael under the fig tree ( John 1:48 ). It is then we sit “under his shadow with great delight,” and find his fruit sweet to our taste. The mention of the "turtle's" cooing better accords with our text. As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, So is my beloved among the sons.