Topical Encyclopedia The temples, as part of the human head, are mentioned in various contexts throughout the Bible. In biblical times, the temple area of the head was considered significant, both physically and symbolically. The temples are located on the sides of the head, between the forehead and the ears, and are often associated with strength and vulnerability.Symbolism and Significance In Scripture, the temples are sometimes referenced in the context of anointing and consecration. The act of anointing the head, which would naturally include the temples, was a common practice for priests, kings, and prophets, symbolizing the setting apart of an individual for a divine purpose. This act of anointing is seen in the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests (Exodus 29:7) and in the anointing of kings like David (1 Samuel 16:13). The temples are also associated with strength and protection. In the account of Samson, the Philistines sought to overpower him by shaving the hair of his head, which included the area of the temples, thereby removing his God-given strength (Judges 16:19). This narrative underscores the belief that the temples, as part of the head, were integral to one's physical and spiritual fortitude. Biblical References One of the notable references to the temples in the Bible is found in the account of Sisera and Jael. In Judges 4:21, Jael drives a tent peg through Sisera's temple, resulting in his death: "But Jael, Heber’s wife, picked up a tent peg and a hammer and went quietly to him while he lay fast asleep, exhausted. She drove the peg through his temple into the ground, and he died." This passage highlights the vulnerability of the temples as a point of fatal weakness. Another reference is found in the description of the construction of the tabernacle and the temple, where the term "temple" is used metaphorically to describe the sacred space dedicated to God. While this usage is not directly related to the human anatomy, it reflects the broader biblical theme of the temple as a place of divine presence and worship. Cultural and Historical Context In the ancient Near Eastern context, the head, including the temples, was often seen as the seat of life and intellect. The anointing of the head, including the temples, was a ritual act that signified the impartation of the Holy Spirit and divine favor. This practice is reflected in the anointing of Jesus by Mary, where she anoints His head with costly perfume (Mark 14:3-9), symbolizing honor and preparation for His burial. The temples, as part of the head, also played a role in the cultural understanding of beauty and adornment. In Song of Solomon 4:3, the beloved's temples are described in poetic imagery: "Your lips are like a scarlet ribbon, and your mouth is lovely. Your temples behind your veil are like the halves of a pomegranate." This verse illustrates the aesthetic appreciation of the temples as part of the beloved's beauty. Conclusion The temples, as mentioned in the Bible, carry both physical and symbolic significance. They are associated with strength, vulnerability, consecration, and beauty. Through various narratives and poetic descriptions, the temples are highlighted as an important aspect of the human head, reflecting broader themes of divine purpose and human experience in the biblical text. Torrey's Topical Textbook Judges 4:21,22Then Jael Heber's wife took a nail of the tent, and took an hammer in her hand, and went softly to him, and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground: for he was fast asleep and weary. So he died. 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