Song of Solomon 4:14

“Spikenard and saffron, etc.] The former is the best sort of nard, and therefore mentioned and repeated, to which saints may be compared, because of the graces of the Spirit in them; which, when exercised, give a sweet odour, and are exceeding grateful to Christ; (see <220112>Song of Solomon 1:12); and the latter, according to Schindlerf284, seems to have been read “carcos”, the same with “crocus”, and is a plant well known by us for its cheering nature; and has its name from the Arabic, “zaffran”, because of its yellow or golden colour; but “crocus”, from “Corycus”f285, a mountain in Cilicia, where it grew; it is properly joined with spikenard, since itself is a “spica”, and is sometimes…”

“The loveliness and purity of the bride are now set forth under the image of a paradise or garden fast barred against intruders, filled with rarest plants of excellent fragrance, and watered by abundant streams. Compare Proverbs 5:15-20. Song of Solomon 4:12 A fountain sealed - i. e., A well-spring covered with a stone Genesis 29:3, and sealed with “the king’s own signet” (Daniel 6:17; compare Matthew 27:66). Song of Solomon 4:13 Orchard - This is the renderlng here and in Ecclesiastes 2:5 of “pardes” (see Nehemiah 2:8 note). The pomegranate was for the Jews a sacred fruit, and a characteristic product of the land of promise (compare Exodus 28:33-34; Numbers 20:5; Deuteronomy 8:8; 1 Kings…”

“All trees - Such trees as produce frankincense. Song of Solomon (Canticles) 4:15”

“calamus: Exo 30:23; Eze 27:19 cinnamon: Pro 7:17; Rev 18:13 trees: Sol 4:6, Sol 5:1; Num 24:6 the chief: Sol 6:2; Gen 43:11; Kg1 10:10; Ch2 9:9; Mar 16:1 Song of Solomon (Canticles) 4:15”