O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for sweet is your voice, and your countenance is lovely.
All Commentaries on Song of Songs 2:14 Go To Song of Songs 2
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Rock. Wild pigeons retire thither. (Varro, iii. 7.) Koilen eiseptato petren. (Il. 20. Ser. xlviii. 28.) (Calmet)
Holy souls seek protection in the wounds of their Saviour. (St. Gregory; St. Bernard, ser. lxi.)
Wall. In the holy Scriptures, which defend the Church. She is brought to light for the edification of all. (Menochius)