Song of Solomon 2:3

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, so is my beloved among the sons; in his shade I have delighted and sat down, and his fruit is sweet to my palate.

Latin

Sicut malus inter ligna silvarum, sic dilectus meus inter filios. Sub umbra illius quem desideraveram sedi, et fructus ejus dulcis gutturi meo.

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Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

Song of Solomon 2:3

She is like a small, beautiful flower, while he resembles a large, strong apple tree. In the ancient Near East, an apple tree symbolizes sensuality due to its tasty fruit and pleasant fragrance. In the intense heat of the Middle Eastern climate, a tree's shade is not just refreshing; it can be life-saving (compare Jonah 4:6; Matthew 13:32).

Song of Solomon 2:1–7

In this short poem, the man and woman exchange compliments. They use flower and tree metaphors to describe their loving relationship. The man is the protector and provider,
The poem ends (Song of Solomon 2:6) with the man and woman in an intimate embrace.

Song of Solomon 1:15–2:7

The couple lovingly describe each other. They admire her unique beauty and appreciate his strong protection and support.

Theme notes and profiles

Human Sexuality

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Sustain me with raisins; refresh me with apples, for I am faint with love.
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Glossary

Apple, Apple Tree Apricot Hyacinth Song of Solomon

Topics

Apple: A Fruit Apples Delighting in God: Saints' Experience in Communion with God Fruits of Doctrines of Christ Preciousness of Christ: Illustrated Trees: Apple Trees: Different Kinds of Mentioned of the Wood

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