The Meaning of a Kiss on the Lips

This is the only place in all of the Bible where kiss on the lips is found. In order to give an honest, straightforward answer, the person giving the words has to see themselves. When one man meets another, it is easy to see if the two are equals. For without speaking they kiss each other on the lips. If the difference in rank be but little, it is the cheek of course by the inferior. The inferior kisses the cheek of the superior. If the humbler bows down and kisses the feet of the other.