Song of Solomon 7:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Mandrakes. — Heb. dûdaîm = love-apples. Suggested probably by the word loves immediately preceding, as well as the qualities ascribed to the plant, for which see Note, Genesis 30:14.

Song of Solomon 7:13

13 The mandrakes give a smell, and at our gates are all manner of pleasant fruits, new and old, which I have laid up for thee, O my beloved.