Song Of Solomon 3:2 cpdv — I will rise up, and I will circle through the city. Through the side streets and thoroughfares, I will seek him whom my…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I will rise up, and I will circle through the city. Through the side streets and thoroughfares, I will seek him whom my soul loves. I sought him, and did not find him."

— Song Of Solomon 3:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Song Of Solomon 3 — Context

1

Bride: On my bed, throughout the night, I sought him whom my soul loves. I sought him, and did not find him.

2

I will rise up, and I will circle through the city. Through the side streets and thoroughfares, I will seek him whom my soul loves. I sought him, and did not find him.

3

The watchers who guard the city found me: “Have you seen him whom my soul loves?”

4

When I had passed by them a little, I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not release him, until I would bring him into my mother’s house, and into the chamber of her who bore me.

5

Groom to Chorus: I bind you by oath, O daughters of Jerusalem, by the does and the stags of the open field, not to disturb or awaken the beloved, until she wills.

Song Of Solomon 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Song Of Solomon 3:2 say?
Song Of Solomon 3:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I will rise up, and I will circle through the city. Through the side streets and thoroughfares, I will seek him whom my soul loves. I sought him, and did not find him.”
Where is Song Of Solomon 3:2 in the Bible?
Song Of Solomon 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Song Of Solomon, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read Song Of Solomon 3:2 in?
Song Of Solomon 3:2 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 3:2?
Song Of Solomon 3:2 reads (CPDV): “I will rise up, and I will circle through the city. Through the side streets and thoroughfares, I will seek him whom my soul loves. I sought him, and did not find him.” 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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