OLD TESTAMENT

Song of Songs 8:4

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I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, that you not stir up, nor awaken love, until it so desires.

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Verse 4. Jerusalem. Septuagint add, “by the armies and powers of the field,” as chapter 2:7 and 3:5. Bible.—The spouse presently awakes after the sixth night, and goes out. Calmet.—Christ admonishes all not to disturb those who would serve him. Worthington.

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