I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer.
I opened the door for my beloved, but he had already left and was gone. My heart sank when I realized what he had said. I looked everywhere for him, but I couldn't find him. I called out to him, but he didn't answer me.
The woman describes the heartbreak of missing her beloved - when she finally opened the door, he was already gone, leaving her searching desperately for him.
📚 Historical Context
The Song of Solomon is a poetic book in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to King Solomon and set in ancient Israel around the 10th century BC, where it celebrates the beauty of human love within marriage. In this verse, the female protagonist expresses deep longing and distress after her beloved has withdrawn, reflecting the emotional intensity common in ancient Near Eastern love poetry. This narrative is often interpreted allegorically by biblical scholars as symbolizing the soul's pursuit of God or God's relationship with His people.
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