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The cheeks are mentioned in several contexts throughout the Bible, each carrying its own significance and cultural connotations.<br><br><b>Symbol of Beauty and Attraction</b><br><br>In the Song of Solomon, the cheeks are highlighted as a feature of beauty and attraction. The poetic language of this book often uses physical attributes to express love and admiration. For instance, <a href="/songs/1-10.htm">Song of Solomon 1:10</a> states, "Your cheeks are beautiful with ornaments, your neck with strings of jewels." Here, the cheeks are adorned and celebrated, symbolizing the beloved's allure and the deep affection between the lovers.<br><br><b>Expression of Emotion</b><br><br>Cheeks can also be indicative of emotional states. Blushing, for example, is a natural response that can signify modesty, shame, or excitement. While the Bible does not explicitly mention blushing cheeks, the concept of facial expressions reflecting inner emotions is a recurring theme. In the context of biblical narratives, the face, including the cheeks, often reveals the heart's condition.<br><br><b>Symbol of Suffering and Humiliation</b><br><br>The act of striking or smiting the cheek is a powerful symbol of humiliation and suffering. In the prophetic book of Micah, the imagery of striking the cheek is used to depict disgrace and subjugation. <a href="/micah/5.htm">Micah 5:1</a> states, "Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; a siege is set against us. They will strike the judge of Israel on the cheek with a rod." This act of violence against the cheek signifies an affront to dignity and authority.<br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus addresses the concept of turning the other cheek as a response to personal offense. In <a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a> , He teaches, "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also." This instruction emphasizes the principles of non-retaliation and forgiveness, encouraging believers to respond to wrongdoing with grace and humility.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context</b><br><br>In ancient Near Eastern culture, the face, including the cheeks, was often associated with honor and respect. To strike someone on the cheek was not only a physical assault but also a symbolic gesture of insult and dishonor. The biblical references to cheeks must be understood within this cultural framework, where physical gestures carried deep social and relational meanings.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The biblical references to cheeks encompass a range of meanings, from beauty and attraction to suffering and humility. These references provide insight into the cultural and emotional dimensions of human interaction as depicted in the Scriptures. Through these varied contexts, the Bible uses the imagery of cheeks to convey profound truths about love, dignity, and the call to live out the values of the Kingdom of God.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3895.htm"><span class="l">3895. lechi -- jaw, cheek</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from an unused word Definition jaw, cheek NASB Word Usage cheek<br> (6), <b>cheeks</b> (4), jaw (1), jawbone (4), jaws (4), two <b>cheeks</b> (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3895.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/guyon/song_of_songs_of_solomon/13_his_cheeks_are_as.htm"><span class="l">His <b>Cheeks</b> are as a Bed of Spices, Prepared by the Perfumers; his <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER V. 13. His <b>cheeks</b> are as a bed of spices, prepared by the perfumers;<br> His lips like lilies, dropping choice myrrh. The <b>cheeks</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/13 his cheeks are as.htm</font><p><a href="/library/guyon/song_of_songs_of_solomon/9_thy_cheeks_are_comely.htm"><span class="l">Thy <b>Cheeks</b> are Comely as a Turtle Dove's; Thy Neck as Jewels.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER I. 9. Thy <b>cheeks</b> are comely as a turtle dove's; thy neck as jewels. The<br> <b>cheeks</b> signify the interior and exterior; they are comely as a turtle dove's. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../guyon/song of songs of solomon/9 thy cheeks are comely.htm</font><p><a href="/library/guyon/song_of_songs_of_solomon/3_thy_lips_are_as.htm"><span class="l">Thy Lips are as a Scarlet Fillet; and Thy Speech is Sweet. Thy <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER IV. 3. Thy lips are as a scarlet fillet; and thy speech is sweet. Thy <b>cheeks</b><br> are like a piece of pomegranate, besides that which is hidden within. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/3 thy lips are as.htm</font><p><a href="/library/guyon/song_of_songs_of_solomon/6_as_the_rind_of.htm"><span class="l">As the Rind of a Pomegranate are Thy <b>Cheeks</b>, Besides that which is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER VI. 6. As the rind of a pomegranate are thy <b>cheeks</b>, besides that<br> which is hidden within. As the rind of the pomegranate <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/6 as the rind of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wells/bible_stories_and_religious_classics/the_lovliest_rose_in_the.htm"><span class="l">The Lovliest Rose in the World</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The rose that is the expression of the highest and purest love springs from the<br> blooming <b>cheeks</b> of my sweet child when, strengthened by sleep, it opens its <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the lovliest rose in the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bacheller/vergilius/chapter_7_while_vergilius_going.htm"><span class="l">While Vergilius, Going Slowly, was Thinking of These Things...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "Too late; I fear he knows it now"the wretch!" said Arria, rubbing her <b>cheeks</b> to<br> make them glow. <b>...</b> "Beautiful! And best of all that in your <b>cheeks</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 7 while vergilius going.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clement/the_instructor_paedagogus/chapter_ii_against_embellishing_the_body.htm"><span class="l">Against Embellishing the Body.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> So those women who wear gold, occupying themselves in curling at their locks, and<br> engaged in anointing their <b>cheeks</b>, painting their eyes, and dyeing their hair <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../clement/the instructor paedagogus/chapter ii against embellishing the body.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/21_but_says_some_one.htm"><span class="l">But, Says Some One, "Are These Things to be Understood of the Lord <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Christ the Lord Himself therefore in His own person, says, "I gave My back to the<br> scourges, and My <b>cheeks</b> to the palms, I turned not away My face from shame <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../21 but says some one.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/children_of_the_old_testament/the_child_moses.htm"><span class="l">The Child Moses.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> With tears running down her <b>cheeks</b>, this Hebrew mother turned away, praying, as<br> she went, that all would be well with her little child; while Miriam, going a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/children of the old testament/the child moses.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newton/messiah_vol_1/sermon_xviii_voluntary_suffering.htm"><span class="l">Voluntary Suffering</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Voluntary Suffering Isaiah 50:6. I gave my back to the smiters, and my <b>cheeks</b> to<br> them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../newton/messiah vol 1/sermon xviii voluntary suffering.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/cheeks.htm"><span class="l"><b>Cheeks</b> (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Cheeks</b> (8 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Job 16:10 They gape upon me with their mouth; they smite<br> my <b>cheeks</b> reproachfully; they range themselves together against me. (DBY YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cheeks.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/blush.htm"><span class="l">Blush (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vi) To become suffused with red in the <b>cheeks</b>, as from a sense of shame, modesty,<br> or confusion; to become red from such cause, as the <b>cheeks</b> or face. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/blush.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flask.htm"><span class="l">Flask (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> frame which holds the sand, etc., forming the mold used in a foundry; it consists<br> of two or more parts; viz., the cope or top; sometimes, the <b>cheeks</b>, or middle <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flask.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/temples.htm"><span class="l">Temples (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> TEMPLES. tem'-p'lz (raqqah, "thinness," "upper <b>cheeks</b>"): The original signifies<br> the thinnest part of the skull (Judges 4:21, 22; Judges 5:26). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/temples.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/maw.htm"><span class="l">Maw (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It is derived from a root designating "hollowed out." It is mentioned alongside<br> of the shoulder and the two <b>cheeks</b> of ox and sheep, which are the priest's <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/maw.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/plump.htm"><span class="l">Plump (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (adv.) Well rounded or filled out; full; fleshy; fat; as, a plump baby; plump<br><b>cheeks</b>. <b>...</b> 3. (v.) To grow plump; to swell out; as, her <b>cheeks</b> have plumped. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/plump.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cheek.htm"><span class="l">Cheek (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) Those pieces of a machine, or of any timber, or stone work, which form<br> corresponding sides, or which are similar and in pair; as, the <b>cheeks</b> (jaws) of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cheek.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cheekbone.htm"><span class="l">Cheekbone (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cheekbone.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vermilion.htm"><span class="l">Vermilion (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> in printing, etc. 2. (n.) Hence, a red color like the pigment; a lively and<br> brilliant red; as, <b>cheeks</b> of vermilion. 3. (vt) To color <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vermilion.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/ornamental.htm"><span class="l">Ornamental (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> purple 'are' her clothing. (YLT). Song of Songs 1:10 Thy <b>cheeks</b> are comely<br> with bead-rows, Thy neck with ornamental chains. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/ornamental.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/body-piercings.html">What does the Bible say about body piercings? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/face-like-flint.html">What does it mean to set your face like flint in Isaiah 50:7? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Servant-Songs.html">What are the four Servant Songs in Isaiah? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/cheeks.htm">Cheeks: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Cheeks (8 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">Deuteronomy 18:3</a></span><br />This shall be the priests' due from the people, from those who offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep, that they shall give to the priest the shoulder, and the two <span class="boldtext">cheeks</span>, and the maw.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/16-10.htm">Job 16:10</a></span><br />They gape upon me with their mouth; they smite my <span class="boldtext">cheeks</span> reproachfully; they range themselves together against me. <br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/1-10.htm">Song of Songs 1:10</a></span><br />Your <span class="boldtext">cheeks</span> are beautiful with earrings, your neck with strings of jewels.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/4-3.htm">Song of Songs 4:3</a></span><br />Your red lips are like a bright thread, and your mouth is fair of form; the sides of your head are like pomegranate fruit under your veil.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/5-13.htm">Song of Songs 5:13</a></span><br />His <span class="boldtext">cheeks</span> are like a bed of spices with towers of perfumes. His lips are like lilies, dropping liquid myrrh.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/6-7.htm">Song of Songs 6:7</a></span><br />Like pomegranate fruit are the sides of your head under your veil. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a></span><br />I gave my back to the strikers, and my <span class="boldtext">cheeks</span> to those who plucked off the hair; I didn't hide my face from shame and spitting.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/lamentations/1-2.htm">Lamentations 1:2</a></span><br />She weeps sore in the night, and her tears are on her <span class="boldtext">cheeks</span>; among all her lovers she has none to comfort her: All her friends have dealt treacherously with her; they are become her enemies.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/cheeks.htm">Cheeks</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cheek.htm">Cheek (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cheeks.htm">Cheeks (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cheer.htm">Cheer (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/teeth.htm">Teeth (50 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cheekbone.htm">Cheekbone (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/c/cheekbone.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Cheekbone"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Cheekbone" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/cheek-teeth.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Cheek-teeth"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Cheek-teeth" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>