Song of Songs 2:13 (WEB)
The fig tree ripens her green figs. The vines are in blossom. They give out their fragrance. Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.”
Fathers and councils · 2
Jerome
“And immediately the turtle says to its fellow: “The fig tree hath put forth its green figs,” that is, the commandments of the old law have fallen, and the blossoming vines of the Gospel give forth their fragrance.” — editor's note: Verse 13.
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Catena Aurea on Luke
- Ambrose of MilanCatena Aurea on Luke
“Either because, as you read, The fig trees have put forth their green figs, (Cant. 2:13.) that is, the unripe and worthless fruit came first in the Synagogue.” — the author cites it
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