Bible Dictionary
Crisping-pin
A crisping-pin was probably a small pouch, purse, or casket used as a woman’s ornament. The Revised Version renders the related term “satchel,” and the same Hebrew word can mean “bag.”
Definition
A crisping-pin was probably a small pouch, purse, casket, or similar female ornament. The Hebrew word properly signifies a pouch, casket, or purse and is rendered “satchel” in the Revised Version.
Biblical Usage
The term occurs in Isaiah 3:22 as part of a list of women’s ornaments. The same Hebrew word is rendered “bag” in 2 Kings 5:23.
Historical Background
The object was probably comparable to a modern reticule, a small ornamental pouch carried by a woman.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Isa. 3:22; R.V., “satchel”), some kind of female ornament, probably like the modern reticule. The Hebrew word harit properly signifies pouch or casket or purse. It is rendered “bag” in 2 Kings 5:23.