For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;
All Commentaries on Song of Songs 2:11 Go To Song of Songs 2
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Winter. The rigour and darkness of the old law give place to that of light and love. (Origen)
After persecution had ceased, pruning became more necessary. (Calmet)
The Israelites and the world were redeemed in spring, and the ceremonies of the law were abolished at the same season. (Menochius)
