Song of Solomon 2:14My dove in the clefts of the rock, In the hiding places of the mountainside, Let me see your face. Let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~960 BC. Spring courtship in the hill country of Judea, modern-day West Bank. A young man calls to his beloved who is hiding among the rocky terrain...
The emotion here: longing mixed with patient tenderness
The original word
yônâh (יונה) — dove, symbol of purity, peace, and the Holy Spirit in Hebrew culture
Why it matters
Doves nest in rocky clefts for protection from predators, making this a tender metaphor for safety
Read with care
What most readers miss in Song of Solomon 2:14
The 'clefts of the rock' weren't romantic hideaways — they were places of fear and protection from danger
Common misconceptionMost read this as sweet romance, but it's actually about coaxing someone out of emotional hiding after they've been hurt or betrayed.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Song of Solomon 2:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Song of Solomon 2:14 comes from the book of Song of Solomon, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Beloved. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the poetry genre of biblical literature. Key themes include longing, intimacy, hiddenness. Notable phrases: my dove; clefts of rock; let me see your face. This verse is a prayer.
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