Song of Solomon 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 8

1 I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.

2 As a lily among thorns, so is My love among the daughters.

3 As the apple among the trees of the forest, so is my Beloved among the sons. I delighted in His shadow, and I sat down; and His fruit was sweet to my palate.

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Chapter Summary

The mutual love between the King and his beloved. His cure for His beloved. The beloved professes her faith and hope.

Key Hebrew Words

רַעְיָתִ֖ companion H7474 · TWOT 2186d
חֲבַצֶּ֣לֶת meadow-saffron H2261 · TWOT 596.1
כְּרָמִ֑ים vineyard H3754 · TWOT 1040a
תָּעִ֧ירוּ rouse oneself H5782 · TWOT 1587
מְקַפֵּ֖ץ draw together H7092 · TWOT 2051

People & Context

The House of Wine and First Adjuration

She is brought to the house of wine, becomes sick with love, and adjures the daughters of Jerusalem not to awaken love until it pleases 5 .

The Springtime Arrival

The Beloved arrives leaping on the mountains, announces that winter has passed, and asks to see her form and hear her voice in the clefts of the rock …

Catching the Foxes

A command is given to catch the little foxes spoiling the vineyards, and the woman declares mutual belonging with her Beloved .

Timeline

The House of Wine and First Adjuration

She is brought to the house of wine, becomes sick with love, and adjures the daughters of Jerusalem not to awaken love until it pleases 5 .

Song of Solomon 2:1-7
The Springtime Arrival

The Beloved arrives leaping on the mountains, announces that winter has passed, and asks to see her form and hear her voice in the clefts of the rock 6 .

Song of Solomon 2:8-14
Catching the Foxes

A command is given to catch the little foxes spoiling the vineyards, and the woman declares mutual belonging with her Beloved .

Song of Solomon 2:15-17

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