Song Of Solomon 2:12 bbe — 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…

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"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;"

— Song Of Solomon 2:12, Bible in Basic English

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Song Of Solomon 2 — Context

9

My loved one is like a roe; see, he is on the other side of our wall, he is looking in at the windows, letting himself be seen through the spaces.

10

My loved one said to me, Get up, my love, my fair one, and come away.

11

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

12

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;

13

The fig-tree puts out her green fruit and the vines with their young fruit give a good smell. Get up from your bed, my beautiful one, and come away.

14

O my dove, you are in the holes of the mountain sides, in the cracks of the high hills; let me see your face, let your voice come to my ears; for sweet is your voice, and your face is fair.

15

Take for us the foxes, the little foxes, which do damage to the vines; our vines have young grapes.

Song Of Solomon 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 2:12 say?
Song Of Solomon 2:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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;”
Where is Song Of Solomon 2:12 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 2:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional). It was written c. 965 BC.
What is the book of Song Of Solomon about?
The Song of Solomon is a love poem between a bridegroom and his bride — a celebration of marital love as something pure, joyful, and given by God. Christian tradition has long read it also as an allegory of Christ's love for his church.
What are the major themes of Song Of Solomon?
Song Of Solomon explores themes including Love, Marriage, Beauty, Desire, Covenant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Song Of Solomon 2:12.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 2:12 in?
Song Of Solomon 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Song Of Solomon 2:12?
Song Of Solomon 2:12 reads (BBE): “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;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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