As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks.
The line belongs to an Oriental love poem that sets forth its meaning in the warm coloring of the East, using vivid, warm, figurative imagery drawn from the language of its time. That warmth of figurative speech was not objectionable in its original setting. The experiences of Solomon in the poem are typical of Christ and His church. The poetic picture portrays Christ's wonderful love for His church and the church's answering love to Him. That answering love is often lacking in faithfulness and constancy.
The line belongs to an Oriental love poem that sets forth its meaning in the warm coloring of the East, using vivid, warm, figurative imagery drawn from the language of its time.
That warmth of figurative speech was not objectionable in its original setting.
The experiences of Solomon in the poem are typical of Christ and His church.
The poetic picture portrays Christ's wonderful love for His church and the church's answering love to Him.
That answering love is often lacking in faithfulness and constancy.