Bravery
Jewish Life & Customs • Old Testament
“Bravery” in Isaiah 3:18 is an old English term meaning beauty, adornment, splendor, or elegance. It refers to the decorative ornaments of the daughters of Zion, not to courage.
Biblical Usage
In Isaiah 3:18, “bravery” describes the beauty or splendor of the women’s ornamental dress, especially their tinkling ornaments or anklets. Modern translations render the expression as the beauty of their anklets.
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