567 B
567 B
General Information:
In 4:16 the woman speaks to the man.
Awake, north wind; come, south wind; blow
"I wish the north wind and south wind would come and blow"
Awake, north wind
"North wind, start blowing"
blow on my garden
The garden refers to her body, which she has covered with sweet-smelling oils. See Song of Songs 4:14.
may give off their fragrance
"may send out their good smells"
May my beloved ... fine fruit
The woman is inviting the man to make love to her.
my beloved
"my dear one" or "my lover"
fine fruit
"wonderful fruit"