Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the headdresses and anklets and sashes, the perfume bottles and charms, New Living Translation scarves, ankle bracelets, sashes, perfumes, and charms; English Standard Version the headdresses, the armlets, the sashes, the perfume boxes, and the amulets; Berean Standard Bible their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms; King James Bible The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings, New King James Version The headdresses, the leg ornaments, and the headbands; The perfume boxes, the charms, New American Standard Bible headdresses, ankle chains, sashes, perfume boxes, amulets, NASB 1995 headdresses, ankle chains, sashes, perfume boxes, amulets, NASB 1977 headdresses, ankle chains, sashes, perfume boxes, amulets, Legacy Standard Bible headdresses, ankle chains, sashes, perfume boxes, enchanted charms, Amplified Bible head wraps (turbans), [short, jingling] ankle chains, sashes, perfume boxes, amulets (charms), Christian Standard Bible headdresses, ankle jewelry, sashes, perfume bottles, amulets, Holman Christian Standard Bible headdresses, ankle jewelry, sashes, perfume bottles, amulets, American Standard Version the headtires, and the ankle chains, and the sashes, and the perfume-boxes, and the amulets; English Revised Version the headtires, and the ankle chains, and the sashes, and the perfume boxes, and the amulets; GOD'S WORD® Translation hats, ankle bracelets, blouses, perfume boxes, charms, Good News Translation and their hats; the magic charms they wear on their arms and at their waists; International Standard Version headdresses, armlets, sashes, perfume boxes, charms, Majority Standard Bible their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms; NET Bible headdresses, ankle ornaments, sashes, sachets, amulets, New Heart English Bible the headdresses, the ankle chains, the sashes, the perfume bottles, the charms, Webster's Bible Translation The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the head-bands, and the tablets, and the ear-rings, World English Bible the headdresses, the ankle chains, the sashes, the perfume containers, the charms, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOf the headdresses, and the ornaments of the legs, "" And of the bands, "" And of the perfume boxes, and the amulets, Young's Literal Translation Of the bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, And of the bands, And of the perfume boxes, and the amulets, Smith's Literal Translation The head-dresses and the step chains, and the girdles, and the houses of the soul, and the amulets. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd bodkins, and ornaments of the legs, and tablets, and sweet balls, and earrings, Catholic Public Domain Version and the ornaments for their hair, and the anklets, and the touches of myrrh and little bottles of perfumes, and the earrings, New American Bible the headdresses, bangles, cinctures, perfume boxes, and amulets; New Revised Standard Version the headdresses, the armlets, the sashes, the perfume boxes, and the amulets; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe paint of their faces, their earrings and their strings of beads Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their foreheads and the decorations of their faces and their earrings and their necklaces and their ankle chains OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the headtires, and the armlets, and the sashes, and the corselets, and the amulets; Brenton Septuagint Translation and the array of glorious ornaments, and the armlets, and the bracelets, and the wreathed work, and the finger-rings, and the ornaments for the right hand, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Warning to Jerusalem…19their pendants, bracelets, and veils; 20their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms; 21their signet rings and nose rings;… Cross References 1 Peter 3:3-4 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God. Ezekiel 16:10-13 I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk. / I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. / I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. ... Proverbs 31:22 She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Song of Solomon 1:10-11 Your cheeks are beautiful with ornaments, your neck with strings of jewels. / We will make you ornaments of gold, studded with beads of silver. Genesis 24:22 And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels. Genesis 24:53 Then he brought out jewels of silver and gold, and articles of clothing, and he gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother. Exodus 32:2-3 So Aaron told them, “Take off the gold earrings that are on your wives and sons and daughters, and bring them to me.” / Then all the people took off their gold earrings and brought them to Aaron. Judges 8:24-26 Then he added, “Let me make a request of you, that each of you give me an earring from his plunder.” (For the enemies had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.) / “We will give them gladly,” they replied. So they spread out a garment, and each man threw an earring from his plunder onto it. / The weight of the gold earrings he had requested was 1,700 shekels, in addition to the crescent ornaments, the pendants, the purple garments of the kings of Midian, and the chains from the necks of their camels. 2 Kings 9:30 Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. Jeremiah 4:30 And you, O devastated one, what will you do, though you dress yourself in scarlet, though you adorn yourself with gold jewelry, though you enlarge your eyes with paint? You adorn yourself in vain; your lovers despise you; they want to take your life. Hosea 2:13 I will punish her for the days of the Baals when she burned incense to them, when she adorned herself with rings and jewelry, and went after her lovers. But Me she forgot,” declares the LORD. Revelation 17:4 The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality. Revelation 18:12-16 cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; / of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves. / And they will say: “The fruit of your soul’s desire has departed from you; all your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be seen again.” ... 1 Corinthians 11:5-6 And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for it is just as if her head were shaved. / If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off. And if it is shameful for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head. Treasury of Scripture The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings, tablets. the earrings. Genesis 35:4 And they gave unto Jacob all the strange gods which were in their hand, and all their earrings which were in their ears; and Jacob hid them under the oak which was by Shechem. Exodus 32:2 And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me. Ezekiel 16:12 And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head. Jump to Previous Ankle Armlets Bands Bonnets Bottles Boxes Chains Charms Earrings Ear-Rings Girdles Headbands Head-Bands Headdresses Head-Dresses Headtires Jewels Legs Ornaments Perfume Powers Sashes Secret Stepping Tablets WorkedJump to Next Ankle Armlets Bands Bonnets Bottles Boxes Chains Charms Earrings Ear-Rings Girdles Headbands Head-Bands Headdresses Head-Dresses Headtires Jewels Legs Ornaments Perfume Powers Sashes Secret Stepping Tablets WorkedIsaiah 3 1. The great calamities which come by sin10. The different rewards of the righteous and wicked 12. The oppression and covetousness of the rulers 16. The judgments which shall be for the pride of the women 25. The general desolation their headdresses In ancient Israel, headdresses were often worn by women as a sign of status and beauty. These could be elaborate and were sometimes adorned with jewels or embroidery. The mention of headdresses here highlights the focus on external adornment and societal status. In biblical times, such items could also indicate wealth and social standing, as seen in other scriptures like Ezekiel 16:10-13, where God describes adorning Jerusalem with fine clothing and jewelry. The emphasis on headdresses in Isaiah 3:20 serves as a critique of the vanity and pride of the people, contrasting with the call for humility and inner beauty found in 1 Peter 3:3-4. ankle chains and sashes their perfume bottles and charms Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning both judgment and redemption. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which Isaiah primarily addressed. During Isaiah's time, Judah was experiencing social and spiritual decline. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, often symbolic of the nation's spiritual state. Isaiah's prophecies frequently targeted the leaders and people of Jerusalem. 4. Women of Zion The specific group addressed in this passage, representing the affluent and prideful women of Jerusalem who were more concerned with outward adornment than inner righteousness. 5. Judgment The broader context of Isaiah 3 is a prophecy of judgment against Judah and Jerusalem for their pride and moral decay. Teaching Points The Danger of SuperficialityIsaiah 3:20 warns against the temptation to prioritize external beauty and material possessions over spiritual depth and moral integrity. True Beauty in God's Eyes True beauty is found in a heart that seeks after God and reflects His character. This is a call to cultivate inner virtues rather than merely focusing on outward appearances. Cultural Critique The passage serves as a critique of cultural norms that value material wealth and physical appearance over spiritual health and ethical living. Judgment and Repentance The context of judgment in Isaiah 3 reminds us of the need for repentance and turning back to God when we have strayed into pride and vanity. Role of Women in Scripture This passage, while addressing women, invites all believers to consider how they reflect God's values in their lives, challenging cultural stereotypes and expectations.(20) The bonnets . . .--The English word is perhaps, too modern in its associations, and should be replaced by "diadems" (Exodus 39:28; Isaiah 61:10). The ornaments of the legs.--These were chains connecting the anklets of Isaiah 3:18, and so regulating the "mincing" or "tripping" motion of the wearer. The headbands.--Better, girdles, always the most highly ornamented part of an Eastern dress, such as were worn by brides (Jeremiah 2:32; Isaiah 49:18). . . . Verse 20. - The bonnets; rather, the headgear. It is quite uncertain what this was, since we have no representations of Hebrew women. Egyptian women commonly wore a mere fillet with pendant ends. The Hebrew word here employed is used in Exodus of the head-dress of the priests (Exodus 39:28). The ornaments of the legs. These are explained as chains connecting the two anklets together. The head-bands, and the tablets, and the ear-rings; rather, the girdles, and the scent-bottles, and the amulets. Scent-bottles and jars for holding sweet-smelling unguents are among the most frequent toilette articles recovered from Egyptian tombs and Assyrian palaces. Amulets have been worn in the East from very ancient times, and are still trusted in as much as ever. They frequently take the form of ornaments.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [their] headdresses,הַפְּאֵרִ֤ים (hap·pə·’ê·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6287: An embellishment, fancy head-dress ankle chains, וְהַצְּעָדוֹת֙ (wə·haṣ·ṣə·‘ā·ḏō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6807: A march, an, ankle-chain and sashes, וְהַקִּשֻּׁרִ֔ים (wə·haq·qiš·šu·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7196: Bands, sashes [their] perfume הַנֶּ֖פֶשׁ (han·ne·p̄eš) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion bottles וּבָתֵּ֥י (ū·ḇāt·tê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1004: A house and charms; וְהַלְּחָשִֽׁים׃ (wə·hal·lə·ḥā·šîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3908: A whisper, a private prayer, an incantation, an amulet Links Isaiah 3:20 NIVIsaiah 3:20 NLT Isaiah 3:20 ESV Isaiah 3:20 NASB Isaiah 3:20 KJV Isaiah 3:20 BibleApps.com Isaiah 3:20 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 3:20 Chinese Bible Isaiah 3:20 French Bible Isaiah 3:20 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 3:20 The headdresses the ankle chains the sashes (Isa Isi Is) |
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