Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. New Living Translation The flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds has come, and the cooing of turtledoves fills the air. English Standard Version The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. Berean Standard Bible The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land. King James Bible 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; New King James Version The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing has come, And the voice of the turtledove Is heard in our land. New American Standard Bible ‘The blossoms 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 ‘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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible ‘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. Christian Standard Bible The blossoms appear in the countryside. The time of singing has come, and the turtledove’s cooing is heard in our land. Holman Christian Standard Bible The blossoms appear in the countryside. The time of singing has come, and the turtledove’s cooing is heard in our land. American Standard Version 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; Contemporary English Version flowers cover the earth, it's time to sing. The cooing of doves is heard in our land. English Revised Version 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; GOD'S WORD® Translation Blossoms appear in the land. The time of the songbird has arrived. The cooing of the mourning dove is heard in our land. Good News Translation in the countryside the flowers are in bloom. This is the time for singing; the song of doves is heard in the fields. International Standard Version Blossoms have appeared in the land. The season of songbirds has arrived, and cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible The flowers appear on the earth. The time of the singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. Webster's Bible Translation 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; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land. World English Bible The flowers appear on the earth. The time of the singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe flowers have appeared in the earth, "" The time of the singing has come, "" And the voice of the turtle was heard in our land, Young's Literal Translation 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, Smith's Literal Translation The flowers were seen in the earth; the time of pruning came, and the voice of the turtle-dove was heard in our land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe flowers have appeared in our land, the time of pruning is come: the voice of the turtle is heard in our land: Catholic Public Domain Version The flowers have appeared in our land; the time for pruning has arrived. The voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe flowers appear on the earth; the time of pruning has come, and the voice of the turtle dove is heard in our land; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The blossoms have appeared in the earth. The time of pruning has arrived! The voice of turtle-doves is heard in our country OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing is come, And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Bride's Admiration…11For now the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. 12The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land. 13The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.”… Cross References Isaiah 55:12 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. Psalm 65:12-13 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. Jeremiah 8:7 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. Matthew 6:28-29 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. Hosea 2:21-22 “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. James 5:7 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. Joel 2:22 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. Luke 12:27 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. Genesis 8:11 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. Isaiah 35:1-2 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. Matthew 24:32 Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. Psalm 104:12 The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches. Isaiah 61:11 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. Romans 8:19-22 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. ... Ezekiel 34:26-27 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. Treasury of Scripture 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; flowers Song of Solomon 6:2,11 My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies… Isaiah 35:1,2 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose… Hosea 14:5-7 I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon… time Psalm 40:1-3 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry… Psalm 89:15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. Psalm 148:7-13 Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: … of the turtle Romans 15:9-13 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name… Ephesians 1:13,14 In whom ye also trusted, 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, … Jump to Previous Already Appear Appeared Arrived Birds Cutting Dove Doves Earth Flowers Heard Pruning Season Singing Sounding Time Turtle Turtledove Turtle-Dove Vines VoiceJump to Next Already Appear Appeared Arrived Birds Cutting Dove Doves Earth Flowers Heard Pruning Season Singing Sounding Time Turtle Turtledove Turtle-Dove Vines VoiceSong of Solomon 2 1. the mutual love of Christ and his church8. The hope 10. and calling of the church 14. Christ's care of the church 16. The profession of the church, her faith, and hope The flowers have appeared in the countryside; This phrase signifies the arrival of spring, a time of renewal and new beginnings. In the biblical context, flowers often symbolize beauty and the transient nature of life (Isaiah 40:6-8). 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. the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land. Persons / Places / Events 1. The BelovedOften interpreted as a representation of Christ or the bridegroom, expressing love and admiration. 2. The Shulammite Represents the bride or the church, responding to the love and call of the beloved. 3. Countryside Symbolizes a place of beauty and renewal, reflecting the spiritual awakening and growth. 4. Season of Singing Represents a time of joy, renewal, and celebration, often associated with spiritual revival. 5. Turtledoves Symbolic of peace, love, and the presence of the Holy Spirit, often used in biblical poetry to signify divine communication. Teaching Points Spiritual RenewalJust as the flowers appear and the season of singing arrives, believers are called to experience spiritual renewal and growth in their relationship with God. Joy in Creation Recognize and celebrate the beauty of God's creation as a reflection of His love and faithfulness, encouraging a heart of gratitude and worship. Divine Communication 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. Seasonal Awareness Understand the spiritual seasons in our lives, embracing times of growth and renewal while preparing for future challenges with faith. Love and Relationship Reflect on the intimate relationship between Christ and the Church, striving to deepen our personal relationship with Jesus through prayer and devotion. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Song of Solomon 2Does the romantic language throughout Song of Solomon 2 conflict with traditional interpretations of divine or covenantal themes elsewhere in the Bible? What is the significance of the Rose of Sharon? In Song of Solomon 2:1, is there any historical or botanical proof that the 'rose of Sharon' existed in ancient Israel? In Song of Solomon 2:11-12, is there archaeological or historical evidence confirming the seasonal details mentioned, or is it strictly poetic imagery?(12) The time of the singing--Heb., zamir�--may mean pruning (so LXX. and Vulg.), but parallelism requires singing-time (a meaning which analogy will certainly allow us to give to the Hebrew word zamir). Nor can the correctness of our version in inserting of birds 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 (Turdid?), especially the bulbul and the nightingale. abound in the wooded valleys, filling the air in early spring with the rich cadence of their notes (Tristram's Nat. Hist. of the Bible, p. 160). Turtle.--Heb., tor (turtur), from its plaintive note. Three species are found in Palestine, but the one intended is doubtless our own turtle-dove (Turtur auritus). It is migratory, and its advent marks the return of spring (Jeremiah 8:7). "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 Nat. Hist. of the Bible, p. 219). Hebrew The flowersהַנִּצָּנִים֙ (han·niṣ·ṣā·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5339: A blossom have appeared נִרְא֣וּ (nir·’ū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7200: To see in the countryside; בָאָ֔רֶץ (ḇā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land the season עֵ֥ת (‘êṯ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 6256: Time, now, when of singing הַזָּמִ֖יר (haz·zā·mîr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2158: A song has come, הִגִּ֑יעַ (hig·gî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike and the cooing וְק֥וֹל (wə·qō·wl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of turtledoves הַתּ֖וֹר (hat·tō·wr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8449: A ring-dove, a term of endearment is heard נִשְׁמַ֥ע (niš·ma‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently in our land. בְּאַרְצֵֽנוּ׃ (bə·’ar·ṣê·nū) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Song of Solomon 2:12 NIVSong of Solomon 2:12 NLT Song of Solomon 2:12 ESV Song of Solomon 2:12 NASB Song of Solomon 2:12 KJV Song of Solomon 2:12 BibleApps.com Song of Solomon 2:12 Biblia Paralela Song of Solomon 2:12 Chinese Bible Song of Solomon 2:12 French Bible Song of Solomon 2:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 2:12 The flowers appear on the earth (Song Songs SS So Can) |
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