Song of Solomon 2:17 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
loveanticipationnature
Related Cross References
Isaiah 58:8
Both verses convey a sense of hope and renewal as day breaks.
Psalm 30:5
The imagery of shadows fleeing away connects with themes of joy after sorrow.
Matthew 5:14
The idea of light overcoming darkness parallels the hope found in love.
Source: Song of Solomon 2:17