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Song of Solomon 2:17 · KJV

"Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether."

King James Version

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Passage Context

15Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.
16My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.
17Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does longing feel like in your life?

2

How do you cope with periods of waiting?

3

When have you experienced a deep desire for connection?

Life Application

relationships

Embrace the waiting periods in your relationships as opportunities for growth.

faith

Reflect on your spiritual longings and how they shape your relationship with God.

Places in This Verse

Bether

A location mentioned in the Bible, often associated with longing and desire in poetic literature.

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