KJV ORIGINAL
I will rise now, and go about the city in the streets, and in the broad ways I will seek him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I will get up now and walk through the city streets and squares, searching for the one my heart loves deeply. I looked for him, but I couldn't find him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing the deep longing and active pursuit of someone they love, even when that search feels unsuccessful.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a love poem in Song of Solomon, likely written during Solomon's reign (around 970-930 BC). The book uses the metaphor of romantic love between a bride and groom to represent the relationship between God and His people. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, it was unusual for a woman to search the streets alone at night, showing the intensity of her love.
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