The foxes that ruin the vineyards - a literal interpretation of Song of Songs 2:15: research

Abstract

This article focuses on a literal interpretation of Song of Songs 2:15. Initially, this verse is identified as an independent unit, as a song intended to scare off. Now it forms part of a garden / countryside scenery (2:8-17). In 2:15 the co-workers of the lover are addressed. They are asked to create an intimate mood by setting the lover free from his work, and to catch the foxes instead of him.


Keywords: Exegesis Old Testament, Eksegese Ou Testament, Song of Songs 2:15, Hooglied 2:15, Literal interpretation, Letterlike interpretasie


Acta Theologica Vol.22(2) 2003: 72-85