Song of Solomon 5:2 Meaning and Explanation
“I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The lover arrives at the beloved's door at night, calling her to open while she lies restless, half-awake.
The Context of Song of Solomon 5:2
The beloved comes seeking entry while the beloved lies in bed.
What Does Song of Solomon 5:2 Mean?
A state of partial sleep mirrors the beloved's emotional state: she is not fully present to her own life, caught between rest and awareness. Her heart wakes even though her body is still, a poetic image of love making the body restless and the heart vigilant.
The beloved's titles—sister, love, dove, undefiled—are terms of intimacy and covenant. His journey through the night (head wet with dew and drops) shows the cost of seeking her: he has come through darkness and dampness, sacrifice embedded in his arrival.
Song of Solomon 5:2 in the Original Language
undefiled (תמימה, temimah) — whole, complete, without blemish; suggests moral and relational purity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Solomon 5:2
What does Song of Solomon 5:2 mean?
The lover arrives at the beloved's door at night, calling her to open while she lies restless, half-awake.
What is the context of Song of Solomon 5:2?
The beloved comes seeking entry while the beloved lies in bed.