Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it.
You who live in the gardens, your friends listen to your voice, let me hear it too.
The writer is expressing a deep longing to hear the beloved's voice, just as others who are close to her get to hear it.
📚 Historical Context
The Song of Solomon is a poetic book in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to King Solomon and written around 900 BC in ancient Israel, celebrating the beauty of marital love through metaphorical language. In this verse, the speaker addresses his beloved as one who dwells in lush gardens, indicating a setting of intimacy and natural splendor, while noting that her companions listen to her voice and expressing his own longing to hear it. This reflects the cultural emphasis in ancient Near Eastern poetry on romantic dialogue and the exclusivity of a loving relationship.
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