Song of Solomon 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 8
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
דּוֹד
beloved
H1730 · TWOT 410a
אַהֲבָה
love
H160 · TWOT 29c
שׁוּשַׁן
lily
H7799 · TWOT 2356
צְבִי
gazelle
H6643 · TWOT 1870a
תַּפּוּחַ
apple tree
H8598 · TWOT 1390c
תֹּר
turtledove
H8449 · TWOT 2500c
People & Context
Daughters of Jerusalem
Women the bride charges by the gazelles not to stir up love until it pleases
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 .
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