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Song of Solomon 4:11
Thy lips, Omy spouse, dropas the honeycomb: honey and milkare under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garmentsis like the smell of Lebanon.

Song of Solomon 5:13,16
His cheeksare as a bed of spices,as sweet flowers: his lipslike lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh…

Song of Solomon 7:9
And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goethdown sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak.

scarlet

Leviticus 14:4,6,49-52
Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds aliveand clean, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: …

Numbers 4:8
And they shall spread upon them a cloth of scarlet, and cover the same with a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put in the staves thereof.

Numbers 19:6
And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and castit into the midst of the burning of the heifer.

thy temples

Song of Solomon 6:7
As a piece of a pomegranateare thy temples within thy locks.

Genesis 32:10
I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.

Ezra 9:6
And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased overour head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens.

and your mouth is lovely
The mouth, in biblical literature, often symbolizes communication and the expression of inner thoughts and feelings. The description of the beloved's mouth as lovely highlights the grace and charm of her words and expressions. This can be seen as a reflection of the inner beauty and integrity of the beloved, aligning with the biblical principle that what comes out of the mouth reflects the heart (Matthew 12:34). The loveliness of her mouth may also symbolize the harmony and peace found in her presence, akin to the peace that Christ brings to believers.

Your brow behind your veil is like a slice of pomegranate
The pomegranate is a fruit that, in biblical times, was associated with abundance, fertility, and beauty. Its numerous seeds symbolize prosperity and blessing. The comparison of the beloved's brow to a slice of pomegranate suggests not only her physical beauty but also her potential for fruitfulness and blessing. The veil indicates modesty and mystery, enhancing the allure of the beloved. This imagery can be linked to the temple's decorations in Solomon's time, where pomegranates were used as a symbol of divine blessing (1 Kings 7:18). The reference to the veil also evokes the idea of the sacred and the hidden, much like the mysteries of Christ and the church, as seen inEphesians 5:32.

• In Scripture, lips often symbolize speech that flows from the heart (Luke 6:45;Proverbs 16:24).

• Here, scarlet suggests vibrant life and covenant faithfulness, recalling the scarlet cord of Rahab that marked salvation (Joshua 2:18–21).

• The Bridegroom delights in words that are pure, true, and life-giving, mirroringPsalm 19:14: “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight.”

• This vivid image underscores that what we say matters to God; beautiful speech reflects a redeemed heart (Ephesians 4:29).

• Beyond color, the mouth represents the whole expression of character—tone, sincerity, and intent (Proverbs 15:23).

• The Bridegroom’s praise echoesPsalm 45:2, “Grace has poured from Your lips,” affirming that gracious words are inherently attractive.

• In marital love, affectionate speech builds intimacy (Songs 2:14). In the broader covenant, Christ cherishes the church’s worship and confession of faith (Hebrews 13:15).

• The veil shows modesty and exclusivity; beauty is revealed only to the beloved (Genesis 24:65).

• A pomegranate, with its ruby seeds and ordered chambers, pictures richness, fullness, and fruitfulness (Exodus 28:33–34;Haggai 2:19).

• Comparing the bride’s brow to a “slice” highlights complexion glowing through the veil—orderly, healthy, and desirable.

• Spiritually, it points to a mind guarded yet fruitful, set on things above (Colossians 3:2) and filled with the peace of God (Isaiah 26:3).

Song of Solomon 4:3 celebrates the bride’s speech, character, and inner life. Scarlet lips depict words that are vibrant and covenant-true; a lovely mouth shows gracious expression; a pomegranate-like brow behind the veil reveals modest yet plentiful beauty. Together they portray a redeemed person whose words, demeanor, and thoughts delight the Bridegroom and invite us to cultivate the same fruitful integrity before the Lord.

Thy temples. . .--Rather,like a piece of pomegranate thy cheeks behind thy veil.(See Note toSong of Solomon 4:1.) "The pomegranate brings to my mind the blushes of my beloved, when her cheeks are covered with a modest resentment" (Persian Ode, quoted by Ginsburg from Sir Wm. Jones). For the pomegranate seeExodus 28:34. It naturally supplied to the Eastern poet the image for which the Western poet goes to the apple. "Her cheeks like apples which the sun hath rudded" (Spenser).