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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