KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Until the dawn comes and the shadows disappear, turn and come to me, my beloved, and be like a deer or a young stag on the mountains of Bether.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking her beloved to come quickly to her, comparing his graceful approach to a deer leaping across the mountains until daybreak arrives.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of an ancient Hebrew love poem celebrating the romance between a bride and groom. The 'mountains of Bether' may refer to rugged, separated terrain that symbolizes the distance between the lovers. In ancient Middle Eastern poetry, comparing someone to a deer or gazelle was a common way to praise their beauty, grace, and swiftness.
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