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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5141 cheeks
5141 cheeks
5141 cheeks
Literally, the parts either side of the face. Striking the cheek is an extreme form of insult.
Cheeks as features of beauty
Cheeks can bear symbols of grief
Striking the cheek is a form of insult or challenge
Job 16:10; Mt 5:39 See also La 3:30; Mic 5:1; Mt 26:67; Jn 18:22-23; Lk 6:29
Plucking the beard from the cheek is a form of insult
Isa 50:6 See also 2Sa 10:4-5 pp 1Ch 19:4-5
See also
| 2570 | Christ, suffering |
| 5130 | beard |
| 5149 | eyes |
| 5150 | face |
| 5865 | gestures |
| 5893 | insults |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
