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Chapter 2
Verse 11

Song of Solomon 2:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For now the winter is past; the rain is over and gone.

American Standard Version (1901)

For, lo, the winter is past; The rain is over and gone;

Bible in Basic English

For, see, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;

Free Bible Version

Winter has finished; the rains are over and gone.

King James (Authorized) Version

For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;

Translation for Translators

Look, the ◄winter/cold season► is ended; the rain has stopped;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Look, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone.

Noah Webster Bible

For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.

World English Bible

For behold, the winter is past. The rain is over and gone.

Young's Literal Translation

For lo, the winter hath passed by, The rain hath passed away — it hath gone.

Context

The Bride

¹⁰My beloved calls to me, “Arise, my darling. Come away with me, my beautiful one. ¹¹For now the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. ¹²The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land.

Summary

This verse from the Song of Solomon uses the imagery of winter passing and the arrival of spring to symbolize a season of new beginnings and renewal. It speaks of the time for singing and the voice of the turtledove being heard in the land, signifying joy and the beauty of nature awakening. Metaphorically, it can also represent a time of spiritual growth, restoration, and the blossoming of love. Overall, the verse conveys a message of hope, anticipation, and the promise of better things to come.

Commentary

Song of Solomon 2:11

The Bride

¹⁰My beloved calls to me, “Arise, my darling. Come away with me, my beautiful one. ¹¹For now the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. ¹²The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land.

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Berean Standard Bible

For now the winter is past; the rain is over and gone.

American Standard Version (1901)

For, lo, the winter is past; The rain is over and gone;

Bible in Basic English

For, see, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;

Free Bible Version

Winter has finished; the rains are over and gone.

King James (Authorized) Version

For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;

Translation for Translators

Look, the ◄winter/cold season► is ended; the rain has stopped;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Look, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone.

Noah Webster Bible

For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.

World English Bible

For behold, the winter is past. The rain is over and gone.

Young's Literal Translation

For lo, the winter hath passed by, The rain hath passed away — it hath gone.