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I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, That you not stir up, nor awaken love, Until it so desires. Friends
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A Final, Urgent Warning
Commentators observe this is the third and final time this charge appears in the book, highlighting its importance. John Gill suggests the phrasing here, 'Why would you stir up...love?' makes the warning even more earnest and urgent than before. The core message is a powerful plea not to disturb or prematurely awaken love before its proper time.
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Song Of Solomon
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That you stir not up—literally, as noted in the margin. The phrase “my love” should be read simply as “love,” as it was previously. The omis…
19th Century
Anglican
I charge you. —See Note, Song of Solomon 2:6–7.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I charge you, O you daughters of Jerusalem, that you stir not up , nor awake [my] love, until he please<…
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