As the apple-tree, &c.— As the citron-tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the youths; New Translation; in this rendering following the Chaldee paraphrase, which observes, with what superior beauty that rich fruitful plant must appear among the barren trees of the wood. The word תפוחים tappuchiim, rendered apples, in the 5th verse, should also be rendered citrons. The author of the Observations remarks, that citron-trees are very noble, being large, their leaves very beautiful, of an exquisite smell, and affording a most delightful shade: the fragrance of the fruit is admirable.
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Song of Solomon 2:3
3 As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sata down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.