Song of Solomon 4:16
“Awake, north wind; and come, you south! Blow on my garden, that its spices may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and taste his precious fruits. Lover”
— Song of Solomon 4:16
About this verse
Song of Solomon 4:16 comes from the book of Song of Solomon, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is garden. These words are attributed to Bride. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the poem genre of biblical literature. Key themes include invitation, desire. Notable phrases: awake north wind; let my beloved come. This verse contains a command.
Speaker
Bride
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
poem
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