Read Song of Songs 1.9-2.7. In 1.9-2.7: The man and woman speak of love. In 1.9-11: He uses a wide array of images to describe the woman. Mare: Egyptian sources report the military strategy of sending a mare out to excite and disturb the enemy's stallions. In verses 12-17: The woman likens her own bodily smells and the delight of her lover between her breasts to nard, myrrh and henna: aromatic, precious scents. En-gedi: A lush oasis close to the Dead Sea. In verse 15: The male speaks. In verses 16-17: The woman's speech portrays their trysting place as outdoor. In 2.1-2: The woman sees herself as one of many common flowers; but her lover sees her as outstanding in beauty. In verses 3-5: Fruit is used as erotic imagery. She compares their trysting place to a banqueting house or "winehouse," where they are to take their fill of delicacies. In verse 7; This statement, issued as a lesson for others, either suggests the danger of love or requests that the lover's intimacy not be interrupted. Daughters of Jerusalem refers to the young women of the city. In the book, their participation advances the dialogue. Comments or Questions..
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