Temples

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia · James Orr and contributors

tem'-p'lz (raqqah, "thinness," "upper cheeks"): The original signifies the thinnest part of the skull (Jud 4:21,22; 5:26). In So 4:3; 6:7, the bride's cheeks are likened to pomegranates because of the rich coloring of a slice of this fruit.

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia — James Orr, general editor and contributors; CrossWire SWORD module ISBE 2.2

Bible Strong digital edition from CrossWire module 2.2; historical scholarship originally published in 1915