According to Rabbi David Altschuler, this verse is a metaphor for the Lord
entering the Temple that the Jewish people have erected for Him, and partaking
in the sacrifices that they offer to Him. The garden is a reference to the Holy
Temple and the gathering of myrrh and spice is the acceptance of the
incense offering that is brought in His honor. God “eats” and “drinks” the
offerings and libations by means of a fire which descends from heaven to consume
them. Finally, He calls upon his “friends”, the loyal priests, to partake in
their share of the sacrifices. While this is truly an anthropomorphic
understanding of the verse, given that God cannot eat nor drink, the meaning is
clear: that the Lord wishes to share the rich ingredients with His beloved
nation, even those who are not within immediate reach. Perhaps, then, we can
understand that He looks to those living in Israel to spread the tastes with
people all over the world. Using their specialized shipping system, Galilee
Green preserves each delicious drop of their Holy Land olive oil, ensuring
everyone will have the opportunity to partake in God's offerings.
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