1
I am a rose of Sharon,
a lily of the valleys.
2
— Like a lily among thorns,
so is my beloved among the maidens.
3
— Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest,
so is my beloved among the young men.
Under his shade I desired to sit,
and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
4
He brought me to the house of feasting,
and his banner over me was love.
5
Sustain me with raisin cakes,
refresh me with apples,
for I am sick with love.
6
His left hand is under my head,
and his right hand embraces me.
7
I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem,
by the gazelles or by the does of the field:
do not stir up or awaken love
until it pleases!
8
Listen! My beloved!
Look, he comes,
leaping upon the mountains,
bounding over the hills.
9
My beloved is like a gazelle,
or a young stag.
Look, he stands
behind our wall,
gazing through the windows,
looking through the lattice.
10
My beloved speaks to me:
“Rise up, my love,
my fair one, and come away!
11
For behold, the winter is past,
the rain is over and gone.
12
The flowers appear on the earth;
the time of singing has come,
and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.
13
The fig tree puts forth its figs,
and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance.
Rise up, my love,
my fair one, and come away!
14
My dove, in the clefts of the rock,
in the hiding places of the mountain crags,
let me see your face,
let me hear your voice;
for your voice is sweet,
and your face is lovely!”
15
Catch for us the foxes,
the little foxes,
that spoil the vineyards,
our vineyards that are in blossom!
16
My beloved is mine, and I am his,
who feeds among the lilies.
17
Until the evening breeze blows
and the shadows flee,
turn, my beloved,
and be like a gazelle,
or like a young stag
upon the mountains of spices!
🌸🕊️🎼 Summary of Song of Songs 2 – The Season of Love Has Come
Song of Songs 2 describes the beauty of love that is growing and longing for one another. Winter has passed — now spring has come, symbolizing a time of growth in love, hope, and intimacy. It also speaks of the beloved’s desire to be present and walk together, as well as the importance of guarding the purity of love.
📌 1. The Beauty and Humility of the Beloved (verses 1–2)
“I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.”
- The woman describes herself with simplicity and humility
- The man, however, praises her: “like a lily among thorns” — meaning she is unique, beautiful, and precious
🎯 True love sees beauty in humility and sincerity.
📌 2. Love That Gives Shade and Delight (verses 3–6)
“Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest…”
- The man is praised as cool shade and one who gives sweet fruit
- He brings the woman to the “banquet house” — full of love and protection
- “His left hand is under my head” — a picture of closeness, comfort, and intimacy
🎯 True love protects and refreshes, not demands and resses.
📌 3. Do Not Stir Up Love Before Its Time (verse 7)
“Do not awaken or stir up love before it desires.”
- Important counsel: true love waits for the right time
- Emotion and passion must not go beyond holiness and the will of God
🎯 Love without patience will destroy, not build up.
📌 4. The Voice of the Beloved Drawing Near (verses 8–14)
“Listen! My beloved! Look, he comes leaping over the mountains…”
- The woman describes longing and joy as her beloved draws near
- The beloved calls her out: spring has come, it is time to bloom
- He wants to see her face, hear her voice — a symbol of spiritual intimacy
🎯 Love calls us out of hiding into growth and light.
📌 5. Catch the Little Foxes (verse 15)
“Catch for us the little foxes that ruin the vineyards…”
- Little foxes symbolize small things that damage relationships:
ego, misunderstandings, hidden sin
- If left unattended, it will damage love that is growing
🎯 Spiritual relationship and love must be guarded — even from small disturbances.
📌 6. Possession and Longing (verses 16–17)
“My beloved is mine, and I am his…”
- A picture of exclusive and committed love
- Yet the woman waits for the right time to be together — she is still waiting
- “Until the shadows flee…” — a symbol of waiting for light and full readiness
🎯 True love knows boundaries, patience, and a holy belonging to one another.
📖 Main Teaching
- True love is personal, protective, and refreshing to the soul
- Humility and personal uniqueness are valued in a healthy love relationship
- Do not awaken love before its time — wait for the will of God
- Small disturbances can damage a relationship — guard it and handle it with love
- Divine love calls one out of hiding into spiritual growth
✨ Spiritual Meaning (New Testament)
“Christ loved the church… so that He might present it as a glorious church…”
“I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy… to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.”
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock…”
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
🎯 The relationship between Christ and His church is filled with tender, longing, and holy love — as in Song of Songs 2.
🕊️ “I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.” – Song of Songs 2:1
🕊️ “Do not stir up or awaken love before it desires.” – Song of Songs 2:7
🕊️ “Catch for us the little foxes…” – Song of Songs 2:15
🕊️ “My beloved is mine, and I am his…” – Song of Songs 2:16
