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(ii) Rimmown (7416) - a pomegranate, the tree (from its upright growth) or the fruit (also an artificial ornament). From a primitive root; to rise (literally or figuratively):
A round, sweet fruit about ten centimeters (four inches) across with a hard rind. It is green when young and turns red when ripe. There are numerous edible seeds inside the pomegranate.
The pomegranate tree has been cultivated in Palestine and Egypt since ancient times <Num. 13:23; Deut. 8:8>. It grew as a bush or small tree, sometimes reaching a height of about 9 meters (30 feet) with small, lance-shaped leaves. The blossoms were bright red. The fruit usually ripened in August or September.
Pomegranates were highly esteemed during Bible times. The hem of Aaron's robe was decorated with blue, purple, and red pomegranates <Ex. 28:33-34; 39:24-26>. It was listed among the pleasant fruits of Egypt <Num. 20:5>. Solomon decorated the Temple with the likeness of the pomegranate <1 Kin. 7:18, 20>. A spiced wine was made from the juice <Song 8:2>.
(iii) Fruit of Love (overall characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit).
(iv) (a) 4:3,13; 6:7,11; 7:12; 8:2