ESV Reformation Study Bible – Song 4:6
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Song 4:6

4:6 Until the day breathes. The time when the lovers must part is approaching (2:17 note).

the mountain of myrrh . . . the hill of frankincense. Frankincense, like myrrh, was an imported aromatic spice (cf. Matt. 2:11). Despite the exotic language, the reference is probably to the local hill country, fragrant with spring blossoms (cf. 1:13–17).