KJV ORIGINAL
For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, winter has ended, and the rainy season is over and gone.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is celebrating that the cold, difficult season has passed and warmer, better times have arrived.
📚 Historical Context
The Song of Solomon is a poetic book attributed to King Solomon, written in ancient Israel around the 10th century BC, celebrating the beauty of love between a bride and groom. This verse uses the imagery of winter ending and rain ceasing to symbolize renewal and joy after hardship, drawing from the agricultural cycles that were central to Israelite life and culture. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God's restoration in seasons of change.
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