Bible Dictionary
Ornaments, Personal
Personal ornaments included rings, earrings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, nose-rings, and other jewelry. Such adornments were widely worn in the ancient Near East, though Scripture sometimes associates excessive display with luxury and pride.
Biblical Usage
Scripture describes the adornment of Rebekah, the earrings of Jacob’s wives, Egyptian jewelry, and the extensive ornaments worn by luxurious women in Isaiah’s day.
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