KJV ORIGINAL
Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your lips are like a scarlet thread, and your voice is beautiful. Your cheeks are like slices of pomegranate showing through your hair.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing deep admiration for his beloved's beauty, comparing her lips to red thread and her cheeks to the rosy color of pomegranate fruit.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a love poem in ancient Israel where the groom is praising his bride's physical beauty using imagery familiar to people of that time. Pomegranates were prized fruits in the Middle East, known for their deep red color and sweetness. Scarlet thread was valuable and beautiful, often used in fine clothing and temple decorations.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save