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And. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton (App-6), calling attention to each of the three items.
grapes, &c. No mere accident that these three were brought. These symbolical of the "fruit" of our Land, even of Him Who is the true Vine. He comes first.
pomegranates. His worship comes next (largely used symbolically in tabernacle and temple, see Exo_27:28, Exo_27:29 and 2Ch 3 and 2Ch 4).
figs. The common support of life in the East, next to bread. These symbolize the common duties of life. (The grapes and pomegranates its luxuries and spiritual privileges).