OLD TESTAMENT

Song of Songs 2:11

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For behold, the winter is past. The rain is over and gone.

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Verse 11. Winter. The rigour and darkness of the old law give place to that of light and love. Orig.—After persecution had ceased, pruning became more necessary. Calmet.—The Israelites and the world were redeemed in spring, and the ceremonies of the law were abolished at the same season. Menochius.

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