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# General Information:
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In the ancient Near East, it was common to describe a woman using words involving animals. In many cultures today, this can be considered offensive. The woman is described as the epitome of beauty in ancient Israel.
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# I have come
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It is clearly the woman's lover who is speaking.
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# have come into my garden
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The man is finally able to fully enjoy the woman as they make love.
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# my sister
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"my dear" or "my darling". The woman described is not the sister of her husband. Instead, this is a reference to a woman who is a fellow Israelite. See how you translated this in Song of Songs 4:9.
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# my bride
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This Hebrew word can refer to a woman who is married or to one whom a man has arranged to become his son's wife.
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# myrrh ... spice ... honeycomb ... honey ... wine ... milk
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These are all words for the man enjoying the woman's body. See Song of Songs 1:13, 2:4, 4:11 and 4:14.
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# spice
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plants that have a strong smell or taste
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# Eat ... drink ... be drunk with love
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"Make love ... make love ... make love until you are fully satisfied". The friends say this to the man and woman. |