Isaiah 3:21

21 the signet rings and nose rings;

Isaiah 3:21 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 3:21

The rings
On their finger, as Aben Ezra observes: and nose jewels;
the same with the jewels on the forehead or nose, ( Ezekiel 16:12 ) not that they hung upon the nose, but were fastened upon the forehead, and hung down to the nose, see ( Genesis 24:22 ) ; an allusion to this is in ( Proverbs 11:22 ) though Austin says it was a custom of the women of Mauritania to put jewels in their nose; and which is still kept in Persia, Arabia, and other countries, as travellers affirm.

Isaiah 3:21 In-Context

19 the earrings, bracelets, and veils;
20 the hats, bangles, and sashes; the amulets and charms;
21 the signet rings and nose rings;
22 the robes and capes; the shawls and handbags;
23 the mirrors and linen garments; the turbans and the veils.
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