Song of Solomon 3:5

Verse

O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you by the gazelles and does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right.

American Standard Version (1901)

I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, By the roes, or by the hinds of the field, That ye stir not up, nor awake my love, Until he please.

Bible in Basic English

I say to you, O daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes of the field, let not love be moved till it is ready.

Free Bible Version

Women of Jerusalem, swear to me by the gazelles or the wild deer that you won't disturb our love until the right time.

King James (Authorized) Version

I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.

Translation for Translators

You women of Jerusalem, solemnly promise me, while the does and gazelles are listening, that you will not disturb us while we are making love until we are ready to quit.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I want you to swear, daughters of Jerusalem, by the gazelles and the does of the fields, that you will not awaken or arouse love until she pleases. The woman speaking to herself

Noah Webster Bible

I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.

World English Bible

I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, or by the hinds of the field, that you not stir up nor awaken love, until it so desires.

Young's Literal Translation

I have adjured you, daughters of Jerusalem, By the roes or by the hinds of the field, Stir not up nor wake the love till she please!

Context

The Bride’s Dream

⁴I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held him and would not let go until I had brought him to my mother’s house, to the chamber of the one who conceived me. ⁵O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you by the gazelles and does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right.

Summary

In this verse, the Shulammite woman expresses her deep longing and pursuit of her beloved. She is determined to find him and not let him go until she brings him to her mother's house. This passage symbolizes the relentless pursuit of love and the desire for intimacy and union with the beloved. It reflects the passionate pursuit of a relationship, mirroring the pursuit of the soul for a close and intimate connection with God.

Commentary

Song of Solomon 3:5

The Bride’s Dream

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Berean Standard Bible

O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you by the gazelles and does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right.

American Standard Version (1901)

I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, By the roes, or by the hinds of the field, That ye stir not up, nor awake my love, Until he please.

Bible in Basic English

I say to you, O daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes of the field, let not love be moved till it is ready.

Free Bible Version

Women of Jerusalem, swear to me by the gazelles or the wild deer that you won't disturb our love until the right time.

King James (Authorized) Version

I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.

Translation for Translators

You women of Jerusalem, solemnly promise me, while the does and gazelles are listening, that you will not disturb us while we are making love until we are ready to quit.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I want you to swear, daughters of Jerusalem, by the gazelles and the does of the fields, that you will not awaken or arouse love until she pleases. The woman speaking to herself

Noah Webster Bible

I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.

World English Bible

I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, or by the hinds of the field, that you not stir up nor awaken love, until it so desires.

Young's Literal Translation

I have adjured you, daughters of Jerusalem, By the roes or by the hinds of the field, Stir not up nor wake the love till she please!