Song of Solomon 2:12

Verse

The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land.

American Standard Version (1901)

The flowers appear on the earth; The time of the singing of birds is come, And the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land;

Bible in Basic English

The flowers are come on the earth; the time of cutting the vines is come, and the voice of the dove is sounding in our land;

Free Bible Version

Flowers are blooming everywhere; the time when birds sing has come; the call of the turtledove is heard in the countryside.

King James (Authorized) Version

The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;

Translation for Translators

flowers are blooming throughout the country/land. It is now time to sing; we hear the doves cooing.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The flowers have appeared in the land; the time for pruning and the singing of birds has come, and the sound of the doves is heard in our land.

Noah Webster Bible

The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;

World English Bible

The flowers appear on the earth. The time of the singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.

Young's Literal Translation

The flowers have appeared in the earth, The time of the singing hath come, And the voice of the turtle was heard in our land,

Context

The Bride

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. ¹³The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.”

Summary

This verse from the Song of Solomon speaks of the season of spring, symbolizing a time of new beginnings, growth, and renewal. It portrays a beautiful picture of nature coming to life, with flowers blooming and birds singing. Metaphorically, it can represent a season of blessings, joy, and restoration in our lives, reminding us of God's faithfulness and the beauty of His creation. Just as spring follows winter, this verse offers hope that after times of hardship, there will be a season of flourishing and abundance.

Commentary

Song of Solomon 2:12

The Bride

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Berean Standard Bible

The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land.

American Standard Version (1901)

The flowers appear on the earth; The time of the singing of birds is come, And the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land;

Bible in Basic English

The flowers are come on the earth; the time of cutting the vines is come, and the voice of the dove is sounding in our land;

Free Bible Version

Flowers are blooming everywhere; the time when birds sing has come; the call of the turtledove is heard in the countryside.

King James (Authorized) Version

The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;

Translation for Translators

flowers are blooming throughout the country/land. It is now time to sing; we hear the doves cooing.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The flowers have appeared in the land; the time for pruning and the singing of birds has come, and the sound of the doves is heard in our land.

Noah Webster Bible

The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;

World English Bible

The flowers appear on the earth. The time of the singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.

Young's Literal Translation

The flowers have appeared in the earth, The time of the singing hath come, And the voice of the turtle was heard in our land,