I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.
I make you promise, women of Jerusalem, by the gazelles and deer of the field, that you won't disturb or wake up my love until he's ready.
The writer is asking others not to rush or force love, but to let it develop naturally in its own time.
📚 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 marital love through metaphorical language. In this verse, the speaker, likely the bride, urges the women of Jerusalem not to disturb or awaken love prematurely, using images of gazelles and deer to symbolize the gentle, natural rhythm of affection. This reflects the cultural emphasis in ancient Near Eastern societies on allowing relationships to unfold in their own time, avoiding haste that could disrupt harmony.
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