Translations
Modern
Your brow behind your veil is like a slice of pomegranate.
Traditional
As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks.
Literal
Like the halves of the pomegranate is your temple behind your veil.
Latin
Sicut cortex mali punici, sic genæ tuæ, absque occultis tuis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Your brow behind your veil is like a slice of pomegranate.
Notes
The man describes the woman's physical beauty again. He repeats parts of the description from Song of Solomon 4 almost word for word, showing his high regard for his wife.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
The Pomegranate-Tree: (Fruit of) of the Graces of the Church