Song Of Solomon 6:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Your temples behind your hair are like slices of a pomegranate.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is using beautiful imagery to describe how lovely his beloved's face looks, even the parts partially hidden by her hair.

📚 Historical Context

In the Song of Solomon, written during the time of King Solomon in ancient Israel, this verse is part of a poetic dialogue between lovers, where the speaker uses vivid imagery to praise the beloved's beauty. Pomegranates were a common fruit in the ancient Near East, symbolizing fertility and allure, and were often employed in literature to evoke sensuality and abundance. This reflects the cultural value placed on romantic poetry as a celebration of human relationships within a biblical context.

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