Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. New Living Translation My dove is hiding behind the rocks, behind an outcrop on the cliff. Let me see your face; let me hear your voice. For your voice is pleasant, and your face is lovely. Young Women of Jerusalem English Standard Version O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the crannies of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. Berean Standard Bible O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your countenance is lovely. King James Bible O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. New King James Version “O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the secret places of the cliff, Let me see your face, Let me hear your voice; For your voice is sweet, And your face is lovely.” New American Standard Bible “My dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the hiding place of the mountain pathway, Let me see how you look, Let me hear your voice; For your voice is pleasant, And you look delightful.” NASB 1995 “O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the secret place of the steep pathway, Let me see your form, Let me hear your voice; For your voice is sweet, And your form is lovely.” NASB 1977 “O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the secret place of the steep pathway, Let me see your form, Let me hear your voice; For your voice is sweet, And your form is lovely.” Legacy Standard Bible “O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the secret place of the steep pathway, Let me see your appearance, Let me hear your voice; For your voice is sweet, And your appearance is lovely.” Amplified Bible “O my dove, [here] in the clefts in the rock, In the sheltered and secret place of the steep pathway, Let me see your face, Let me hear your voice; For your voice is sweet, And your face is lovely.” Christian Standard Bible My dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. Woman Holman Christian Standard Bible My dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. (W) American Standard Version O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, In the covert of the steep place, Let me see thy countenance, Let me hear thy voice; For sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. Contemporary English Version You are my dove hiding among the rocks on the side of a cliff. Let me see how lovely you are! Let me hear the sound of your melodious voice. English Revised Version O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the covert of the steep place, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice: for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. GOD'S WORD® Translation My dove, in the hiding places of the rocky crevices, in the secret places of the cliffs, let me see your figure and hear your voice. Your voice is sweet, and your figure is lovely." Good News Translation You are like a dove that hides in the crevice of a rock. Let me see your lovely face and hear your enchanting voice. International Standard Version My dove, in the hidden places of the rocks, in the secret places of the cliffs, show me your form, and let me hear your voice. For your voice is pleasant, and your shape is lovely. NET Bible O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places of the mountain crags, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. New Heart English Bible My dove in the clefts of the rock, In the hiding places of the mountainside, Let me see your face. Let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. Webster's Bible Translation O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleO my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your countenance is lovely. World English Bible My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places of the mountainside, let me see your face. Let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet and your face is lovely. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy dove, in clefts of the rock, "" In a secret place of the ascent, "" Cause me to see your appearance, "" Cause me to hear your voice, "" For your voice [is] sweet, and your appearance lovely.” Young's Literal Translation My dove, in clefts of the rock, In a secret place of the ascent, Cause me to see thine appearance, Cause me to hear thy voice, For thy voice is sweet, and thy appearance comely. Smith's Literal Translation My dove in the refuges of the rock, in the biding of the steep mountain: cause me to see thy form, cause me to hear thy voice; for thy voice is sweet and thy form becoming. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hollow places of the wall, shew me thy face, let thy voice sound in my ears: for thy voice is sweet, and thy face comely. Catholic Public Domain Version My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hollows of the wall, reveal to me your face. Let your voice sound in my ears. For your voice is sweet, and your face is graceful. New American Bible My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the secret recesses of the cliff, Let me see your face, let me hear your voice, For your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.” New Revised Standard Version O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the covert of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO my dove, who nests in the clefts of the rock and in the secret places of the hedge, let me see your countenance, let me hear your voice; for sweet is your voice, and your countenance is comely. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My dove in the clefts of the rock, in secret places of a hedge, show me your beauty, your appearance, and make me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet and your appearance is beautiful! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the covert of the cliff, Let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; For sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou art my dove, in the shelter of the rock, near the wall: shew me thy face, and cause me to hear thy voice; for thy voice is sweet, and thy countenance is beautiful. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Bride's Admiration…13The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.” 14O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the crevices of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your countenance is lovely. 15Catch for us the foxes—the little foxes that ruin the vineyards—for our vineyards are in bloom.… Cross References Psalm 27:5 For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Isaiah 26:20 Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed. Isaiah 32:2 Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. Jeremiah 49:16 The terror you cause and the pride of your heart have deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, O occupiers of the mountain summit. Though you elevate your nest like the eagle, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Ezekiel 7:16 The survivors will escape and live in the mountains, moaning like doves of the valley, each for his own iniquity. Hosea 2:14 “Therefore, behold, I will allure her and lead her to the wilderness, and speak to her tenderly. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! John 10:27-28 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. John 14:23 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. John 15:4 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. Romans 8:35-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ... Treasury of Scripture O my dove, that are in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see your countenance, let me hear your voice; for sweet is your voice, and your countenance is comely. my dove Song of Solomon 5:2 I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night. Song of Solomon 6:9 My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her. Psalm 68:13 Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold. that art Exodus 3:6 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God. Exodus 4:11-13 And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD? … Ezra 9:5,6 And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God, … let me Song of Solomon 8:13 Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it. Psalm 50:14,15 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: … Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. for sweet Psalm 22:3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Psalm 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. Isaiah 51:3 For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. Jump to Previous Appearance Ascent Cause Clefts Cliff Countenance Covert Cracks Dove Ears Face Fair Form Hear Hiding High Hills Holes Lovely Mountain Mountainside Pathway Places Precipice Rock Secret Show Sides Stairs Steep Sweet VoiceJump to Next Appearance Ascent Cause Clefts Cliff Countenance Covert Cracks Dove Ears Face Fair Form Hear Hiding High Hills Holes Lovely Mountain Mountainside Pathway Places Precipice Rock Secret Show Sides Stairs Steep Sweet 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 O my dove in the clefts of the rock The imagery of the dove is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing purity, peace, and the Holy Spirit. In the context of Song of Solomon, the dove represents the beloved, who is cherished and gentle. The "clefts of the rock" suggest a place of safety and refuge, reminiscent of God providing protection, as seen in Exodus 33:22 when God places Moses in the cleft of the rock. This phrase evokes the idea of intimacy and security within a relationship, where the beloved is hidden yet cherished. in the crevices of the cliff let me see your face let me hear your voice for your voice is sweet and your countenance is lovely Persons / Places / Events 1. The BelovedThe speaker in this verse, often interpreted as Solomon or a representation of Christ, expressing love and desire for the beloved. 2. The Dove Symbolizes the beloved, often seen as the Shulammite woman or the Church, representing purity, gentleness, and beauty. 3. Clefts of the Rock A metaphorical place of safety and seclusion, symbolizing intimacy and protection. 4. Mountainside Represents a place of elevation and separation, indicating a spiritual or emotional distance that the speaker wishes to bridge. 5. Voice and Face Represents communication and presence, emphasizing the desire for closeness and relationship. Teaching Points Intimacy with GodJust as the beloved desires to see and hear the dove, God desires intimacy with us. We are called to seek His presence and listen to His voice. Spiritual Safety and Refuge The clefts of the rock symbolize a place of refuge. In times of trouble, we can find safety and peace in God's presence. The Beauty of Holiness The description of the beloved's voice and face as sweet and lovely reminds us of the beauty found in a life dedicated to holiness and purity. Overcoming Spiritual Distance The mountainside represents barriers to intimacy. We are encouraged to overcome spiritual and emotional distances to deepen our relationship with God. The Call to Reveal Ourselves Just as the beloved is called to show her face and voice, we are invited to be open and vulnerable before God, allowing Him to see and transform us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Song of Solomon 2:14?2. How does Song of Solomon 2:14 illustrate God's desire for intimate relationship? 3. What does "show me your face" reveal about vulnerability in relationships? 4. How can we apply "let me hear your voice" in our prayer life? 5. Connect Song of Solomon 2:14 with Psalm 27:8 on seeking God's presence. 6. How does "dove in the clefts" symbolize safety and refuge in Christ? 7. What is the significance of the dove imagery in Song of Solomon 2:14? 8. How does Song of Solomon 2:14 reflect God's relationship with His people? 9. Why is the setting of the clefts of the rock important in Song of Solomon 2:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Song of Solomon 2? 11. Does the romantic language throughout Song of Solomon 2 conflict with traditional interpretations of divine or covenantal themes elsewhere in the Bible? 12. Why is the Holy Spirit symbolized by a dove? 13. In Song of Solomon 2:1, is there any historical or botanical proof that the 'rose of Sharon' existed in ancient Israel? 14. In Song of Solomon 2:15, is there any documented threat from 'little foxes' spoiling vineyards in that region, or is it purely metaphorical? What Does Song of Solomon 2:14 Mean O my dove• The bridegroom tenderly calls his beloved “dove,” a bird known for purity, faithfulness, and gentleness (Matthew 10:16; Genesis 8:9–11). • Literally, Solomon speaks to his bride; spiritually, Christ cherishes His people with the same affectionate title (Psalm 55:6; Ephesians 5:25-27). • The word conveys safety and innocence—qualities the Lord delights to preserve in those who belong to Him. in the clefts of the rock • The bride is pictured sheltered in a rocky crevice, a place of protection from predators and storms (Judges 6:2). • Spiritually, believers are hidden in the “Rock” of Christ (Exodus 33:22; 1 Corinthians 10:4). • Bullet points of encouragement: – Refuge: Psalm 18:2 reminds us the Lord is “my rock, my fortress.” – Nearness: The cleft brings us close enough to hear His heartbeat, not merely admire from a distance. – Security: Psalm 91:1–2 assures that those who dwell in His shelter are safe. in the crevices of the cliff • The image shifts to narrow, lofty crags—hard to reach, yet chosen by doves for nesting (Jeremiah 49:16; Obadiah 1:3). • Physically, the bride may be shyly withdrawn; spiritually, believers sometimes retreat into hidden places of fear or discouragement. • The Bridegroom’s pursuit declares that no height, depth, or rugged circumstance can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38-39). • He invites us out from lonely crags into open fellowship. let me see your face • The lover seeks unveiled fellowship (Songs 2:9). • For the church, this points to the Lord’s desire that we “behold, with unveiled faces, the glory of the Lord” (2 Corinthians 3:18). • Our response echoes Psalm 27:8—“Your face, LORD, I will seek.” • Application: – Remove the veil of sin through confession (1 John 1:9). – Enter boldly into His presence (Hebrews 4:16). – Live transparently before Him and others. let me hear your voice • True love longs for conversation. The Bridegroom does not grow weary of hearing His beloved pray and praise (Songs 8:13). • Jesus says, “My sheep hear My voice” (John 10:27) and also listens for ours (Psalm 66:19). • Practical steps: – Speak to Him regularly in prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17). – Sing to Him (Psalm 96:1). – Share His words with others (Colossians 3:16). for your voice is sweet • The Lord delights in sincere, trusting words from His people—sweet like “honey from the comb” (Psalm 19:10). • Gracious speech pleases Him (Ephesians 4:29; Proverbs 16:24). • Even broken, whispered prayers are precious to the One who bottles our tears (Psalm 56:8). and your countenance is lovely • The bride’s appearance thrills the lover (Psalm 45:11). • In Christ, believers are “radiant” with His beauty (2 Corinthians 4:6). • Joy reflected on the face bears witness to inner transformation (Proverbs 15:13; Isaiah 60:1). • Our loveliness is not self-made; it is the righteousness of Christ adorning us (Isaiah 61:10). summary Song of Solomon 2:14 paints an intimate portrait of a devoted bridegroom calling his shy bride from hiding. Literally, it captures Solomon’s yearning for personal, face-to-face fellowship. Prophetically, it mirrors Christ’s heart for His church: He shelters us in Himself, seeks our open communion, delights in our prayers, and beholds us as beautiful through His redeeming love. Our response is to step out of fearful crevices, look upon Him, speak freely, and shine with the loveliness He has bestowed. (14) O my dove . . . in the clefts of the rock.--The rock pigeon (Columba livia), the origin of the domestic races, invariably selects the lofty cliffs and deep ravines (comp. Jeremiah 48:28; Ezekiel 7:16) for its roosting places, and avoids the neighbourhood of men. The modesty and shyness of his beloved are thus prettily indicated by the poet. For the expression "clefts of the rock," see Note, Obadiah 1:3.The stairs--i.e., steep places (comp. Ezekiel 38:20, margin), from root = to go up. Verse 14. - O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the covert of the steep places, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. The wood pigeon builds in clefts of rocks and in steep rocky places (see Jeremiah 48:28; and cf. Psalm 74:19; Psalm 56:1; Hosea 7:11). The bridegroom is still addressing his beloved one, who has not yet come forth from the house in the rocks, though she has shown herself at the window. The language is highly poetical, and may be compared with similar words in Homer and Virgil (cf. 'Iliad.' 21:493; 'Aeneid.' 5:213, etc.). The Lord loveth the sight of his people. He delightcth in their songs and in their prayers. He is in the midst of their assemblies. Secret religion is not the highest religion. The highest emotions of the soul do not decrease in their power as they are expressed. They become more and more a ruling principle of life. There are many who need this encouragement to come forth out of secrecy, out of solitude, out of their own private home and individual thoughts, and realize the blessing of fellowship with the Lord and with his people.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O my doveיוֹנָתִ֞י (yō·w·nā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3123: A dove in the clefts בְּחַגְוֵ֣י (bə·ḥaḡ·wê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2288: Places of concealment, retreats of the rock, הַסֶּ֗לַע (has·se·la‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5553: A craggy rock in the crevices בְּסֵ֙תֶר֙ (bə·sê·ṯer) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy of the cliff, הַמַּדְרֵגָ֔ה (ham·maḏ·rê·ḡāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4095: A step, a steep, inaccessible place let me see הַרְאִ֙ינִי֙ (har·’î·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see your face, מַרְאַ֔יִךְ (mar·’a·yiḵ) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision let me hear הַשְׁמִיעִ֖ינִי (haš·mî·‘î·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently your voice; קוֹלֵ֑ךְ (qō·w·lêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction your voice קוֹלֵ֥ךְ (qō·w·lêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound is sweet, עָרֵ֖ב (‘ā·rêḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6156: Sweet, pleasant and your countenance וּמַרְאֵ֥יךְ (ū·mar·’êḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision is lovely. נָאוֶֽה׃ (nā·weh) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5000: Suitable, beautiful Links Song of Solomon 2:14 NIVSong of Solomon 2:14 NLT Song of Solomon 2:14 ESV Song of Solomon 2:14 NASB Song of Solomon 2:14 KJV Song of Solomon 2:14 BibleApps.com Song of Solomon 2:14 Biblia Paralela Song of Solomon 2:14 Chinese Bible Song of Solomon 2:14 French Bible Song of Solomon 2:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Song of Solomon 2:14 My dove in the clefts of the (Song Songs SS So Can) |
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