Song of Solomon 5:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 5:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 5:2 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my do..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 5:2 — KJV
“I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.”
— Song of Solomon 5:2 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 5:2 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 5:2
“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 5:2: voice, beloved, saying
“And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 5:2: voice, beloved, saying
“And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 5:2: voice, beloved, saying
“And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 5:2: voice, beloved, love
“And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 5:2: voice, beloved, saying
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