Bible Encyclopedias
Temples
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
tem´p ' lz ( רקּה , raḳḳāh , "thinness," "upper cheeks"): The original signifies the thinnest part of the skull ( Judges 4:21 , Judges 4:22; Judges 5:26 ). In Song of Solomon 4:3; Song of Solomon 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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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Temples'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/t/temples.html. 1915.