Song of Solomon 7:13The mandrakes give forth fragrance. At our doors are all kinds of precious fruits, new and old, which I have stored up for you, my beloved.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. A garden courtyard in Jerusalem. The bride speaks of aromatic mandrakes and stored fruits, preparing for her beloved's arrival...
The emotion here: excited anticipation mixed with deep satisfaction
The original word
dudaim (דּוּדָאִים) — mandrakes, believed to be aphrodisiacs and fertility enhancers
Why it matters
Mandrakes were so valued in ancient times that Rachel traded a night with Jacob for some
Read with care
What most readers miss in Song of Solomon 7:13
She's not just describing plants - she's describing a year's worth of careful preparation
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just pretty poetry about flowers, but mandrakes were specifically associated with fertility and sexual desire - this is intensely intimate preparation.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Song of Solomon 7:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Song of Solomon 7:13 comes from the book of Song of Solomon, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Bride. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include generosity, preparation. Notable phrases: stored up for you. This verse contains a promise of God.
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— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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