Song of Solomon2:11

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Translation

See! The winter

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is past;

the rains

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have disappeared, gone elsewhere.

Paraphrase

We have just come through a season of God’s blessings; God’s blessings have come and now we can expect the benefits.

Footnotes

1

Winters in Israel were not very severe, but there was some snow, some cooler winds from the north, and rains. For this reason it was seen as a time of blessing, in contrast to the hot, dry time of year.

2

Rain was definitely seen as a direct blessing from God.