Biblical Reference:
The term "Bether" is mentioned in the Song of Solomon 2:17 in the Berean Standard Bible: "Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of Bether."

Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Bether" is derived from the Hebrew word "בֶּתֶר" (Bether), which can mean "division" or "separation." This etymology suggests a landscape characterized by divided or separated terrain, such as a range of mountains or hills.

Geographical Context:
The exact location of Bether is not definitively known, and it is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible outside of the Song of Solomon. Some scholars propose that Bether refers to a specific mountain range or a series of hills, possibly located in the region of Judea. The imagery of mountains in the Song of Solomon often symbolizes strength, majesty, and the natural beauty of the land, which aligns with the poetic and romantic nature of the text.

Symbolic Interpretation:
In the context of the Song of Solomon, Bether is part of a poetic expression of love and longing. The mountains of Bether symbolize a place of separation between the beloved and the lover, emphasizing the yearning and anticipation of their union. The imagery of a gazelle or a young stag leaping upon these mountains conveys swiftness, grace, and the overcoming of obstacles to reach the beloved.

Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, the Song of Solomon is often interpreted allegorically, representing the relationship between God and His people, or Christ and the Church. In this view, the mountains of Bether can symbolize the spiritual barriers or challenges that believers face in their pursuit of a deeper relationship with God. The call for the beloved to come swiftly over these mountains reflects the desire for divine intervention and the overcoming of spiritual separation.

Historical and Cultural Insights:
The Song of Solomon is a collection of ancient Hebrew love poetry, and its vivid imagery draws from the natural landscape of Israel. The mention of Bether, though obscure, contributes to the rich tapestry of metaphors that characterize the book. Understanding the cultural and historical context of such references enhances the appreciation of the text's beauty and depth.

Conclusion:
While the precise identification of Bether remains uncertain, its mention in the Song of Solomon serves as a powerful metaphor for love, longing, and the overcoming of separation. Whether viewed as a literal location or a symbolic representation, Bether enriches the poetic narrative of the biblical text.Bether

division, or in the trial

Bether

(depth), The mountains of. (Solomon 2:17) There is no clue to guide us as to what mountains are intended here.

Dissection or separation, certain mountains mentioned in Cant. 2:17; probably near Lebanon. BETHER

be'-ther (bether): In Songs 2:17 mention is made of "the mountains of Bether." It is doubtful if a proper name is intended. The Revised Version, margin has, "perhaps, the spice malobathron." A Bether is prominent in late Jewish history as the place where the Jews resisted Hadrian under Bar Cochba in 135 A.D. Its identity with Bittir, 7 miles Southwest of Jerusalem, is attested by an inscription.

1336. Bether -- "cutting," a place of unc. location in Isr.
... 1335, 1336. Bether. 1337 . "cutting," a place of unc. location in Isr.
Transliteration: Bether Phonetic Spelling: (beh'-ther) Short Definition: Bether. ...
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1335. bether -- a part, piece
... 1334, 1335. bether. 1336 . a part, piece. Transliteration: bether Phonetic
Spelling: (beh'-ther) Short Definition: parts. ... 1334, 1335. bether. 1336 . ...
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Over the Mountains. "My Beloved is Mine, and I am His: He Feedeth ...
... Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my Beloved, and be Thou like
a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether."" Song of Solomon ii. ...
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Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away, Turn, My Beloved ...
... CHAPTER II. 17. Until the day break and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved,
and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether. ...
/.../guyon/song of songs of solomon/17 until the day break.htm

Unrestrained Communion
... She no longer asks Him, as in the second section:". Turn, my Beloved, and be Thou
like a roe or a young hart. Upon the mountains of Bether (separation). ...
/.../taylor/union and communion/section vi unrestrained communion.htm

The Divided Kingdom.
... military equipment. Ramah, Bether and Gilgal with their sites of their
schools of the prophets were all in their borders. Their ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter xiii the divided kingdom.htm

Betar
... Being angry, he marched against them, and destroyed the whole horn of Israel," &c.
"Hadrian besieged Bether three years and a half."And when they took it ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 52 betar.htm

Chapter ii.
... Until the day break and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou
like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether. ...
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Song of Songs of Solomon
... 17. Until the day break and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou
like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether. CHAPTER III. ...
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Darkness Before the Dawn
... Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like
a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether.""SONG OF SOLOMON 2:17. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 42 1896/darkness before the dawn.htm

Communion Broken --Restoration
... Until the day be cool, and the shadows flee away,. Turn, my Beloved, and be Thou
like a gazelle or a young hart. Upon the mountains of Bether. ...
/.../taylor/union and communion/section ii communion brokenrestoration.htm

Meditations of the Blessed State of the Regenerate Man after Death ...
... ii.1, 3.) And so, like roes, or young harts (verse 17), they run with angels
towards Christ, over the trembling mountains of Bether,. ...
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Bether (1 Occurrence)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BETHER. be'-ther (bether): In Songs 2:17 mention is
made of "the mountains of Bether." It is doubtful if a proper name is intended. ...
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Malobathron
... MALOBATHRON. mal-o-bath'-ron: the Revised Version margin suggests that this translation
may be right instead of Bether in the phrase hare bether (Songs 2:17). ...
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Roe (21 Occurrences)
... The gazelle (Gazella dorcas) is found in great numbers in Palestine. "Among the
gray hills of Galilee it is still `the roe upon the mountains of Bether,' and I ...
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Bethesda (1 Occurrence)

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Rugged (7 Occurrences)
... (WEB NIV). Song of Songs 2:17 Till the evening comes, and the sky slowly becomes
dark, come, my loved one, and be like a roe on the mountains of Bether. ...
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Manahath (3 Occurrences)
... It is possibly denoted by Manocho which Septuagint adds to the list of towns in
Judah (Joshua 15:59). This place is named along with Bether (Bittir). ...
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Beth-emek (1 Occurrence)
Beth-emek. Bethemek, Beth-emek. Bether . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
BETH-EMEK. ... Bethemek, Beth-emek. Bether . Reference Bible.
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Cool (8 Occurrences)
... Song of Songs 2:17 Until the day is cool, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved,
and be like a roe or a young hart on the mountains of Bether. ...
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Slowly (7 Occurrences)
... (BBE WBS RSV NIV). Song of Songs 2:17 Till the evening comes, and the sky slowly
becomes dark, come, my loved one, and be like a roe on the mountains of Bether. ...
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Stag (5 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV NIV). Song of Songs 2:17 Till the evening comes, and the sky slowly
becomes dark, come, my loved one, and be like a roe on the mountains of Bether. ...
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