Song of Solomon 2:17

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.

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Other Translations for Song of Solomon 2:17

BSB
Before the day breaks and shadows flee, turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of Bether.
AKJV
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be you like a roe or a young hart on the mountains of Bether.
CPDV
Bride to Groom: Return, O my beloved. Be like a doe and like a young stag upon the mountains of Bether.
ERV
Until the day be cool, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether.
NHEB
Until the day is cool, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of Bether.
SMT
Until the day shall breathe and the shadows fled away, turn, thou, it being likened to thee, my beloved, to the roe, or to the fawn of the hind upon the mountains of section.

Commentary for Song of Solomon 2:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Song of Solomon 2:17
Summary
Beloved requested to return after daybreak
Place
Bether mountains
Event
Plea for beloved's swift departure
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Teaching