tem'-p'lz (raqqah, "thinness," "upper cheeks"): The original signifies the thinnest part of the skull (Jud 4:21,22;5:26). InSo 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
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, James Orr, General Editor, 1844–1913 edition.