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# General Information:
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In 1:7 the woman speaks to the man.
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# my soul loves
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"I love"
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# feed your flock
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"graze your flocks". In the ancient Near East, it was common to describe a woman using metaphors involving animals. In many cultures today, this can be considered offensive.
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# rest your flock
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"have your flock lie down"
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# Why should I be like someone who wanders beside the flocks of your companions?
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"Tell me so that I will not need to wander around among the flocks of your companions when I am looking for you."
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# who wanders
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"who goes all around." Perhaps she is afraid other men will think she is a prostitute looking for business.
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# your companions
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"your friends" or "your co-workers" |