Song of Solomon 2:7
I say to you, O daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes of the field, do not let love be moved till it is ready.
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In Context
6His left hand is under my head, and his right hand is round about me.
8The voice of my loved one! See, he comes dancing on the mountains, stepping quickly on the hills.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 1:5I am dark, but fair of form, O daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
Song of Solomon 3:5I say to you, O daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes of the field, let not love be moved till it is ready.
Song of Solomon 5:16His mouth is most sweet; yes, he is all beautiful. This is my loved one, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Matthew 26:63But Jesus said not a word. And the high priest said to him, I put you on oath, by the living God, that you will say to us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.
Matthew Henry on Song of Solomon 2:4-8
The Love of the Church to Christ. 3 As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. 4 He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love. 5 Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love. 6 His left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth embrace me. 7 I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir… Read the whole commentary →