Song of Songs 8:13

Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it.

Cross-reference

In Song 1:7, the bride asks the beloved to reveal his location — a reciprocal call that directly mirrors his request here for her voice.

In Song 2:13, the lover invites the beloved to come amid blooming vines — echoing the garden setting and desire for her voice here.

Song 2:14 has the same request 'let me hear your voice' – the beloved asks to hear the voice of the dove. Direct internal echo of the same phrase.

In Song 4:16, the beloved invites her lover into her garden — mirroring the garden dwelling and call to hear her voice in this verse.

In Song 6:2, the lover goes to his garden (the beloved) — sharing the garden as a symbol of intimate union with this verse.

In Song 7:11, the bride invites the beloved to the fields — a similar call to move into nature, echoing the garden setting and mutual desire.

Song 7:12 continues the invitation to the vineyards where love is given — a direct parallel to the bridegroom's request to hear her voice in the gardens.

Song 5:9-16 contains the bride's detailed praise of her beloved — the very voice he asks to hear in 8:13 is likely such adoration.

Song 6:11 also places the beloved in a garden (orchard), linking the dwelling-place and the landscape of love.