### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **pag**, represented by `{{H6291}}`, refers to **an unripe fig**. Derived from an unused root meaning to be torpid or crude, it is used figuratively to describe something green or immature. This specific term appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the entire Bible, making its single usage particularly noteworthy.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of `{{H6291}}` is in the poetic imagery of Song of Solomon. It is used to paint a picture of nature awakening in springtime: "The fig tree{H8384} putteth forth{H2590} her green figs{H6291}, and the vines{H1612} with the tender grape{H5563} give{H5414} a good smell{H7381}" [[Song of Solomon 2:13]]. In this context, the **pag** is a sign of new life and the promise of a future harvest, contributing to a scene of renewal and beauty that prompts the call to "Arise, my love... and come away."
### Related Words & Concepts
The meaning of `{{H6291}}` is illuminated by the words surrounding it in its only biblical context:
* `{{H8384}}` **tᵉʼên** (the fig (tree or fruit)): This is the tree that produces the unripe fig. The fig tree is a recurring symbol of national prosperity and blessing ([[Joel 2:22]], [[Haggai 2:19]]).
* `{{H2590}}` **chânaṭ** (to ripen; put forth): This verb describes the action of the fig tree bringing forth the `{{H6291}}`. While it can mean "to embalm" [[Genesis 50:2]], in this context, it signifies the beginning of the ripening process.
* `{{H1612}}` **gephen** (a vine): The vine is mentioned in parallel with the fig tree, reinforcing the theme of fruitfulness. Its failure is a sign of judgment [[Habakkuk 3:17]], while its fruitfulness is a mark of blessing [[Zechariah 8:12]].
* `{{H5563}}` **çᵉmâdar** (tender grape): This word serves as the counterpart to the unripe fig, describing the early blossoming of the grape on the vine. It appears alongside `{{H6291}}` to describe a unified scene of budding life [[Song of Solomon 2:13]].
### Theological Significance
While appearing only once, the theological weight of `{{H6291}}` is derived from its association with the broader biblical symbolism of the fig tree and fruitfulness.
* **The Promise of Blessing:** The **pag** is the initial evidence of a coming harvest. It embodies the promise of future provision and blessing, which is often symbolized by the fruitfulness of the fig tree `{{H8384}}` and the vine `{{H1612}}` ([[Joel 2:22]], [[Haggai 2:19]]).
* **A Sign of Renewal:** Its appearance in Song of Solomon is directly tied to the end of winter and the arrival of a new season. It functions as a natural marker for a time of new beginnings and love [[Song of Solomon 2:13]].
* **Contrast to Judgment:** The presence of an unripe fig signifies life and hope, standing in direct opposition to the imagery of judgment, where the fig tree is barren and fails to blossom ([[Habakkuk 3:17]], [[Isaiah 34:4]]).
### Summary
In summary, **pag** `{{H6291}}` is a highly specific term whose significance is far greater than its single occurrence might suggest. It represents not the finished fruit, but the crucial first stage of promise and development. As an "unripe fig," it captures a moment of budding potential, symbolizing the renewal of nature, the promise of God's blessing, and the hope that stands in contrast to seasons of barrenness and judgment.
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