Song Of Solomon 2:9 net — My lover is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look! There he stands behind our wall, gazing through the window, peering t…

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"My lover is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look! There he stands behind our wall, gazing through the window, peering through the lattice."

— Song Of Solomon 2:9, NET Bible

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Song Of Solomon 2 — Context

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His left hand is under my head, and his right hand embraces me.

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The Beloved to the Maidens: I admonish you, O maidens of Jerusalem, by the gazelles and by the young does of the open fields: Do not awaken or arouse love until it pleases!

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The Arrival of the LoverThe Beloved about Her Lover: Listen! My lover is approaching! Look! Here he comes, leaping over the mountains, bounding over the hills!

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My lover is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look! There he stands behind our wall, gazing through the window, peering through the lattice.

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The Season of Love and the Song of the TurtledoveThe Lover to His Beloved: My lover spoke to me, saying:“Arise, my darling; My beautiful one, come away with me!

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Look! The winter has passed, the winter rains are over and gone.

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Blossoms have appeared in the land, the time for pruning and singing has come; the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.

Song Of Solomon 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 2:9 say?
Song Of Solomon 2:9 in the NET Bible reads: “My lover is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look! There he stands behind our wall, gazing through the window, peering through the lattice.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 2:9 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 2:9 in?
Song Of Solomon 2:9 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 2:9?
Song Of Solomon 2:9 reads (NET): “My lover is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look! There he stands behind our wall, gazing through the window, peering through the lattice.” 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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