isaiah 3:20

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Isaiah 3:20

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody
Isaiah 3:20
Verse 20 of 26

Scripture focus

The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings,

Isaiah 3:20KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 3:20

Theological / Devotional

Bonnets. Heb. pe’erim, “headdresses” of various types — probably including diadems, ribbons, hats, and highly decorated hairpins. See also Ex. 39:28, where the word pe’erim is used of priestly “bonnets” (see Eze. 44:18).

Ornaments of the legs. Heb. se‘adoth, “bracelets,” probably worn on the legs, possibly also on the arms. Oriental women often decorated their legs as much as they did their arms.

Headbands. Heb. qishshurim, “bands,” for the head or for the breast. This was a highly ornamental article of dress in Eastern lands, particularly as worn by brides. Compare Jer. 2:32, where qishshurim is rendered “attire.”

Tablets. Literally, “breath containers,” probably perfume boxes or scent bottles.

Earrings. Heb. lechashim, “charms,” or “amulets,” probably containing magic words and worn to produce for the wearer some magical effect.

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