Read Song of Songs 4.8-5.1. In 4.8-5.1: The man beckons her closer. While not all identifiable, the place names are far away and exotic; he imagines her removed from him. In 4.9: As in ancient Egyptian poetry, sister and bride need not be read literally but as a description of the close intimacy of the pair. In verses 12-13: Garden locked and fountain sealed refer to the woman's chastity (Prov 5.15), though the man has much knowledge of her channel, a more intimate part of her body. The Hebrew word means "sword" or perhaps "sprout." He compares it to exoctic, fragrant, desirable anointments and spices. In verse 16: The woman accepts the comparison and invites him to partake. In 5.1: The man accepts the invitation and delights in what has been offered him. Comments or Questions..
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