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Song of Solomon 2:3

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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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.

Song of Solomon 2:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Song of Solomon 2:3

Theological / Devotional

The apple tree. The bride returns the compliment. Her bridegroom, compared with other men, is like a fruit tree compared with the nonfruit-bearing trees of the forest.

Under his shadow. The bride not only enjoys the shade but also eats the fruit with great pleasure.

These words have been taken to picture the soul resting in the shadow of Christ’s love, enjoying blessed companionship with the Lord. The benefits of such a communion cannot be enjoyed by those who pause but a moment in the presence of Jesus. Too often life’s busy activities crowd out the precious seasons of fellowship that are so essential to a healthy growth in grace.

By SdaBc