In Song of Solomon 2, the narrator speaks of the beauty and love between the beloved woman and her lover. The woman compares herself to a rose of Sharon and a lily of the valleys, emphasizing her own attractiveness. The man praises her beauty, comparing her to a dove hiding in the rocks and calling her his beloved. He urges her to arise and come away with him, for the winter is past and the time of singing has arrived.
The woman responds by describing the blossoming of the fig trees and the sweet fragrance of the vines, indicating that the time of spring has come. She invites her lover to come and enjoy the pleasures of love with her, for their love is like a blossoming garden. She warns him not to disturb or awaken love until it pleases.
The couple expresses their deep affection for each other, longing for the day when they can be together fully. They find joy and comfort in their love, and their desire for each other grows stronger. The chapter ends with the woman’s plea for her beloved to be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains, swift and untouchable, as they yearn for their union.