Isaiah 3:21

21 their signet rings, 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 their earrings, bracelets, and veils,
20 their scarves, ankle chains, the cloth belts worn around their waists, their bottles of perfume, and charms,
21 their signet rings, nose rings,
22 their fine robes, capes, shawls, and purses,
23 their mirrors, linen dresses, turbans, and long shawls.
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