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the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/songs/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds has come, and the cooing of turtledoves fills the air.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/songs/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/songs/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/songs/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing <i>of birds</i> is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/songs/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing has come, And the voice of the turtledove Is heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/songs/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘The blossoms have <i>already</i> appeared in the land; The time has arrived for pruning <i>the vines,</i> And the voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/songs/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The flowers have already appeared in the land; The time has arrived for pruning the vines, And the voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/songs/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘The flowers have <i>already</i> appeared in the land; The time has arrived for pruning <i>the vines,</i> And the voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/songs/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The flowers have appeared in the land; The time for pruning has arrived; And the voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/songs/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />‘The flowers appear on the earth once again; The time for singing has come, And the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/songs/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The blossoms appear in the countryside. The time of singing has come, and the turtledove’s cooing is heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/songs/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The blossoms appear in the countryside. The time of singing has come, and the turtledove&#8217s cooing is heard in our land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/songs/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/songs/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />flowers cover the earth, it's time to sing. The cooing of doves is heard in our land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/songs/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/songs/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Blossoms appear in the land. The time of the songbird has arrived. The cooing of the mourning dove is heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/songs/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />in the countryside the flowers are in bloom. This is the time for singing; the song of doves is heard in the fields. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/songs/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Blossoms have appeared in the land. The season of songbirds has arrived, and cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/songs/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/songs/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The pomegranates have appeared in the land, the time for pruning and singing has come; the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/songs/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The flowers appear on the earth. The time of the singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/songs/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/songs/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The flowers appear on the earth. The time of the singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/songs/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The flowers have appeared in the earth, "" The time of the singing has come, "" And the voice of the turtle was heard in our land,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/songs/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/songs/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The flowers were seen in the earth; the time of pruning came, and the voice of the turtle-dove was heard in our land.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/songs/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The flowers have appeared in our land, the time of pruning is come: the voice of the turtle is heard in our land: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/songs/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><font color=#CC0000>The flowers have appeared in our land; the time for pruning has arrived. The voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land.</font><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/songs/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The flowers appear on the earth, the time of pruning the vines has come, and the song of the turtledove is heard in our land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/songs/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/songs/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The flowers appear on the earth; the time of pruning has come, and the voice of the turtle dove is heard in our land;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/songs/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The blossoms have appeared in the earth. The time of pruning has arrived! The voice of turtle-doves is heard in our country<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/songs/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing is come, And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/songs/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The flowers are seen in the land; the time of pruning has arrived; the voice of the turtle-dove has been heard in our land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/songs/2-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9D_QEk8ZdxU?start=262" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/songs/2.htm">The Bride's Admiration</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>For now the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5339.htm" title="5339: han·niṣ·ṣā·nîm (Art:: N-ms) -- A blossom. From nets; a blossom.">The flowers</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: nir·’ū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">have appeared</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ḇā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the countryside;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: ‘êṯ (N-csc) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">the season</a> <a href="/hebrew/2159.htm" title="2159: haz·zā·mîr (Art:: N-ms) -- Trimming, pruning. From zamar; a twig.">of singing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: hig·gî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">has come,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: wə·qō·wl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">and the cooing</a> <a href="/hebrew/8449.htm" title="8449: hat·tō·wr (Art:: N-fs) -- Turtledove. Or tor; probably the same as towr; a ring-dove, often as a term of endearment.">of turtledoves</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: niš·ma‘ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">is heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’ar·ṣê·nū (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 1cp) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in our land.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12</a></span><br />You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/65-12.htm">Psalm 65:12-13</a></span><br />The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy. / The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are decked with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-7.htm">Jeremiah 8:7</a></span><br />Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons. The turtledove, the swift, and the thrush keep their time of migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-28.htm">Matthew 6:28-29</a></span><br />And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. / Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/2-21.htm">Hosea 2:21-22</a></span><br />“On that day I will respond—” declares the LORD—“I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth. / And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7</a></span><br />Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-22.htm">Joel 2:22</a></span><br />Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field, for the open pastures have turned green, the trees bear their fruit, and the fig tree and vine yield their best.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-27.htm">Luke 12:27</a></span><br />Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/8-11.htm">Genesis 8:11</a></span><br />And behold, the dove returned to him in the evening with a freshly plucked olive leaf in her beak. So Noah knew that the waters had receded from the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-1.htm">Isaiah 35:1-2</a></span><br />The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-32.htm">Matthew 24:32</a></span><br />Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-12.htm">Psalm 104:12</a></span><br />The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-11.htm">Isaiah 61:11</a></span><br />For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden enables seed to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Romans 8:19-22</a></span><br />The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-26.htm">Ezekiel 34:26-27</a></span><br />I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. / The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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;</p><p class="hdg">flowers</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/6-2.htm">Song of Solomon 6:2,11</a></b></br> My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/35-1.htm">Isaiah 35:1,2</a></b></br> The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/14-5.htm">Hosea 14:5-7</a></b></br> I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon… </p><p class="hdg">time</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Psalm 40:1-3</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-7.htm">Psalm 148:7-13</a></b></br> Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: … </p><p class="hdg">of the turtle</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9-13</a></b></br> And that the Gentiles might glorify God for <i>his</i> mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13,14</a></b></br> In whom ye also <i>trusted</i>, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-7.htm">Already</a> <a href="/psalms/102-16.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/psalms/102-16.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-1.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-4.htm">Birds</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-9.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/songs/1-15.htm">Dove</a> <a href="/songs/1-15.htm">Doves</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-7.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/15-33.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/micah/4-3.htm">Pruning</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-17.htm">Season</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Singing</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/psalms/74-19.htm">Turtle</a> <a href="/psalms/74-19.htm">Turtledove</a> <a href="/psalms/74-19.htm">Turtle-Dove</a> <a href="/psalms/105-33.htm">Vines</a> <a href="/songs/2-8.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/16-13.htm">Already</a> <a href="/songs/4-1.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-4.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-2.htm">Birds</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-20.htm">Cutting</a> <a href="/songs/2-14.htm">Dove</a> <a href="/songs/4-1.htm">Doves</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/songs/2-16.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-7.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-4.htm">Pruning</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Season</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-7.htm">Singing</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-21.htm">Time</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-7.htm">Turtle</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-7.htm">Turtledove</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-7.htm">Turtle-Dove</a> <a href="/songs/2-13.htm">Vines</a> <a href="/songs/2-14.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Song of Solomon 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/2-1.htm">the mutual love of Christ and his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/2-8.htm">The hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/2-10.htm">and calling of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/2-14.htm">Christ's care of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/songs/2-16.htm">The profession of the church, her faith, and hope</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, flowers often symbolize beauty and the transient nature of life (<a href="/isaiah/40-6.htm">Isaiah 40:6-8</a>). The countryside, or fields, represents a place of natural beauty and abundance, reflecting God's creation. The appearance of flowers can also be seen as a metaphor for the blossoming of love and the flourishing of relationships, which is a central theme in the Song of Solomon. This imagery may also point to the resurrection and new life found in Christ, as spring follows the death of winter.<p><b>the season of singing has come,</b><br>Singing is often associated with joy and celebration in the Bible. This phrase indicates a time of rejoicing and festivity, aligning with the themes of love and union in the Song of Solomon. In the historical context, singing was a common expression of worship and community celebration (<a href="/psalms/96.htm">Psalm 96:1-2</a>). The "season of singing" can also be seen as a prophetic reference to the joy and worship that will accompany the coming of the Messiah, as well as the eternal joy found in the presence of God (<a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9-10</a>).<p><b>and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land.</b><br>Turtledoves are migratory birds that return in the spring, symbolizing peace, love, and fidelity. Their cooing is a gentle, soothing sound that enhances the imagery of tranquility and harmony. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, turtledoves were also used in sacrificial offerings (<a href="/leviticus/5-7.htm">Leviticus 5:7</a>), symbolizing purity and devotion. The mention of turtledoves can be seen as a type of Christ, who embodies peace and reconciliation. The "land" refers to the promised land, a place of divine blessing and fulfillment, further emphasizing the themes of love and divine presence in the Song of Solomon.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_beloved.htm">The Beloved</a></b><br>Often interpreted as a representation of Christ or the bridegroom, expressing love and admiration.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_shulammite.htm">The Shulammite</a></b><br>Represents the bride or the church, responding to the love and call of the beloved.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/countryside.htm">Countryside</a></b><br>Symbolizes a place of beauty and renewal, reflecting the spiritual awakening and growth.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/season_of_singing.htm">Season of Singing</a></b><br>Represents a time of joy, renewal, and celebration, often associated with spiritual revival.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/turtledoves.htm">Turtledoves</a></b><br>Symbolic of peace, love, and the presence of the Holy Spirit, often used in biblical poetry to signify divine communication.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_renewal.htm">Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>Just as the flowers appear and the season of singing arrives, believers are called to experience spiritual renewal and growth in their relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_creation.htm">Joy in Creation</a></b><br>Recognize and celebrate the beauty of God's creation as a reflection of His love and faithfulness, encouraging a heart of gratitude and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_communication.htm">Divine Communication</a></b><br>The cooing of turtledoves reminds us of the importance of listening for God's voice and being attentive to the Holy Spirit's guidance in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seasonal_awareness.htm">Seasonal Awareness</a></b><br>Understand the spiritual seasons in our lives, embracing times of growth and renewal while preparing for future challenges with faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/love_and_relationship.htm">Love and Relationship</a></b><br>Reflect on the intimate relationship between Christ and the Church, striving to deepen our personal relationship with Jesus through prayer and devotion.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_song_of_solomon_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Song of Solomon 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_song_2's_romance_conflict_with_bible_themes.htm">Does the romantic language throughout Song of Solomon 2 conflict with traditional interpretations of divine or covenantal themes elsewhere in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_rose_of_sharon's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Rose of Sharon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_the_'rose_of_sharon'_exist_in_israel.htm">In Song of Solomon 2:1, is there any historical or botanical proof that the 'rose of Sharon' existed in ancient Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_song_of_solomon_2_11-12_poetic_or_factual.htm">In Song of Solomon 2:11-12, is there archaeological or historical evidence confirming the seasonal details mentioned, or is it strictly poetic imagery?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/songs/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">The time of the singing</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">zamir�--</span>may mean <span class= "ital">pruning </span>(so LXX. and Vulg.), but parallelism requires <span class= "ital">singing-time </span>(a meaning which analogy will certainly allow us to give to the Hebrew word <span class= "ital">zamir</span>)<span class= "ital">. </span>Nor can the correctness of our version in inserting <span class= "ital">of birds </span>be questioned, since from the context it is plainly "the untaught harmony of spring," and not the voices of men intended. It is true there is no authority for this beyond the context, and the allusions to the singing of birds are besides very few in Scripture; but travellers say that different species of warbless (<span class= "ital">Turdid?</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>especially the <span class= "ital">bulbul </span>and the <span class= "ital">nightingale. </span>abound in the wooded valleys, filling the air in early spring with the rich cadence of their notes (Tristram's <span class= "ital">Nat. Hist. of the Bible, </span>p. 160).<p><span class= "bld">Turtle.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">tor </span>(<span class= "ital">turtur</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>from its plaintive note. Three species are found in Palestine, but the one intended is doubtless our own turtle-dove (<span class= "ital">Turtur auritus</span>)<span class= "ital">. </span>It is migratory, and its advent marks the return of spring (<a href="/jeremiah/8-7.htm" title="Yes, the stork in the heaven knows her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.">Jeremiah 8:7</a>). "Search the glades and valleys even by sultry Jordan at the end of March, and not a turtle-dove is to be seen. Return in the second week of April, and clouds of doves are feeding on the clovers of the plain." "The turtle, immediately on its arrival, pours forth from every garden grove and wooded hill its melancholy yet soothing ditty from early dawn till sunset" (Tristram's <span class= "ital">Nat. Hist. of the Bible, </span>p. 219).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/songs/2-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The flowers</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנִּצָּנִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(han·niṣ·ṣā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5339.htm">Strong's 5339: </a> </span><span class="str2">A blossom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have appeared</span><br /><span class="heb">נִרְא֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(nir·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the countryside;</span><br /><span class="heb">בָאָ֔רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the season</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of singing</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזָּמִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zā·mîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2158.htm">Strong's 2158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A song</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has come,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִגִּ֑יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(hig·gî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the cooing</span><br /><span class="heb">וְק֥וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of turtledoves</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתּ֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8449.htm">Strong's 8449: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ring-dove, a term of endearment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is heard</span><br /><span class="heb">נִשְׁמַ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(niš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in our land.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַרְצֵֽנוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ar·ṣê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/songs/2-12.htm">Song of Solomon 2:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/songs/2-12.htm">Song of Solomon 2:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/songs/2-12.htm">Song of Solomon 2:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/songs/2-12.htm">Song of Solomon 2:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/songs/2-12.htm">Song of Solomon 2:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/songs/2-12.htm">Song of Solomon 2:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/songs/2-12.htm">Song of Solomon 2:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/songs/2-12.htm">Song of Solomon 2:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/songs/2-12.htm">Song of Solomon 2:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/songs/2-12.htm">Song of Solomon 2:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/songs/2-12.htm">OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 2:12 The flowers appear on the earth (Song Songs SS So Can)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/songs/2-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Song of Solomon 2:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 2:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/songs/2-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Song of Solomon 2:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Song of Solomon 2:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>