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My beloved spoke, and said to me, Rise up, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.

Verse Takeaways

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A Loving Call to Action

All commentators see this verse as a tender, personal invitation from the beloved (Christ) to his lover (the church or individual believer). It is a call to rise from a state of spiritual laziness or discouragement and to "come away" into a more active, intimate fellowship with Him.

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Song Of Solomon

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Song Of Solomon 2:8–17

18th Century

Theologian

The bride tells the chorus about a visit the beloved paid her some time before in her native home. On a beautiful spring morning, he asks for her c…

John Gill

John Gill

On Song Of Solomon 2:10

17th Century

Pastor

My beloved spoke, and said to me
Christ, the church's beloved, being so near her, she could distinctly hear and unde…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Song Of Solomon 2:8–13

17th Century

Minister

The church pleases herself with thoughts of further communion with Christ. No one else can speak to the heart. She sees him come. This may be appli…