Song of Solomon 8:5

Who is this? The companions of the shepherd are the speakers.

I raised thee up: i.e. I awakened [love] in thy heart: i.e. I won thy heart. See note on "love", Song of Solomon 2:7 .

under the apple tree = under the orange tree. The place of the birth of their love. The orange-blossom is everywhere, now, the bridal flower.

there: thither came she that bare thee. Confinements in the open air are of frequent occurrence.

brought thee forth = to bring thee forth.