Song of Solomon 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 2:17 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mounta..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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. of Bether: or, of division”
— Song of Solomon 2:17 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 2:17 in Context — About the Book of Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon is an unashamed celebration of covenant love — poetic dialogue between a bride and bridegroom that honors desire, faithfulness, and delight. Believers across centuries have also read it as a picture of Christ's love for His people: strong as death, unquenchable by many waters.
Cross-References for Song of Solomon 2:17
“Make haste, my beloved, and be thou like to a roe or to a young hart upon the mountains of spices. Make...: Heb. Flee away”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 2:17: flee, away, beloved
“Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense. break: Heb. breathe”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 2:17: until, day, break
“But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back. of old: or, from the days that she hath been look back: or, cause them to turn”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 2:17: day, flee, away
“My beloved is like a roe or a young hart: behold, he standeth behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, shewing himself through the lattice. shewing...: Heb. flourishing”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 2:17: beloved, like, roe
“And tarry with him a few days, until thy brother's fury turn away;”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 2:17: until, day, away
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