Song of Solomon 2:14

Translations

Modern

O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your countenance is lovely.

Traditional

O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.

Literal

O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet and your appearance is lovely.

Latin

…columba mea, in foraminibus petræ, in caverna maceriæ, ostende mihi faciem tuam, sonet vox tua in auribus meis: vox enim tua dulcis, et facies tua decora.

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English

O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your countenance is lovely.

Notes

Song of Solomon 2:14

In the dramatic view, the couple plays hide-and-seek. She teases him, and he pleads for her to appear. Even playful separation frustrates him.
The rocks symbolize the separation he wants to overcome to be with her.

Song of Solomon 2:8–17

In this poem, the woman looks forward to her lover's arrival. She describes winter ending and spring beginning, a time of floral scents and new starts. She and her lover are in their country garden, a place of closeness, though there is a hint of danger even here (Song of Solomon 2:15).

Theme notes and profiles

Beauty in Nature Human Sexuality

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Glossary

Deer Gazelle Hyacinth Pigeon Song of Solomon

Topics

Church: Dove Rocks: Inhabited by Doves The Dove of the Church The Dove: Characterised by Comeliness of Countenance The Dove: Characterised by Sweetness of Voice The Dove: Dwells in Rocks The Excellency and Glory of the Church: Consist in Its: Graces of Character Titles and Names of the Church: Dove

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