ESV Reformation Study Bible – Song 7:13
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Song 7:13

7:13 mandrakes. This plant has purple flowers and an orange, tomato-like fruit, and was believed to be an aphrodisiac (Gen. 30:14–16).

our doors. The imagined meeting place of the lovers is outdoors (v. 12); “beside our doors” simply means “ready at hand.” Note the figurative use of “house” in 1:17.