In the biblical context, the term "eye-brows" is not explicitly mentioned in the Scriptures. However, the concept of the eyes and their surrounding features, including the eyebrows, can be inferred from various passages that discuss the human face and expressions. The eyebrows, as part of the face, play a role in non-verbal communication and are integral to the expressions that convey emotions and intentions.

Symbolism and Functionality

The eyes are often seen as the window to the soul in biblical literature, and by extension, the eyebrows contribute to the expressions that reveal inner thoughts and feelings. In the Bible, the face is frequently mentioned as a reflection of one's inner state. For example, in Genesis 4:5-6, God addresses Cain's countenance, which had fallen, indicating his anger and dejection. While the eyebrows are not specifically mentioned, they are part of the facial expression that would have been affected.

Cultural and Historical Context

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, including those of the biblical world, grooming and appearance were significant. While the Bible does not provide specific instructions or references to the grooming of eyebrows, it does address the broader topic of personal appearance and modesty. For instance, in 1 Peter 3:3-4 , it is written: "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."

Expressions and Emotions

The Bible frequently uses the imagery of the face to describe emotions and divine favor or disfavor. For example, in Numbers 6:25 , the priestly blessing includes the phrase, "The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you." This expression of divine favor would naturally involve a pleasant and welcoming countenance, of which the eyebrows are a part.

Metaphorical Usage

While not directly related to eyebrows, the Bible uses the concept of sight and vision metaphorically to describe understanding and perception. In Matthew 6:22-23 , Jesus teaches, "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness." This passage highlights the importance of spiritual insight and purity, which can be reflected in one's outward expressions, including the eyes and eyebrows.

Conclusion

Although the Bible does not specifically mention eyebrows, they are an integral part of the human face, which is frequently referenced in Scripture. The expressions formed by the eyes and eyebrows contribute to the communication of emotions and intentions, both in human interactions and in the depiction of divine-human relationships. The biblical emphasis on inner beauty and the reflection of one's spiritual state through outward expressions underscores the significance of the face, including the eyebrows, in conveying deeper truths.1354. gab -- a back
... a back NASB Word Usage back (1), backs (1), base (1), defenses (2), eyebrows* (1),
massive ... back, body, boss, eminent (higher) place, (eye)brows, nave, ring. ...
/hebrew/1354.htm - 6k

5869. ayin -- an eye
... 1), before (3), broad (1), concern* (1), confidence (1), disdained* (1), displease*
(2), displeased* (4), disregard* (1), eye (68), eyebrows* (1), eyelids* (1 ...
/hebrew/5869.htm - 7k

I am Told, Further, that You Touch with Some Critical Sharpness ...
... you touch with some critical sharpness upon some points of my letter, and, with
the well-known wrinkles rising on your forehead and your eyebrows knitted, make ...
/.../13 i am told further.htm

A Moment's Flashing Glance of Half-Amused Dismay at Angela...
... Fontenelle himself, meanwhile, leaning carelessly back in the chair he had taken,
looked at her with a little quizzical lifting of his eyebrows. ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xii a moments flashing glance.htm

Against Embellishing the Body.
... not once, do they deserve to perish, who use crocodiles' excrement, and anoint
themselves with the froth of putrid humours, and stain their eyebrows with soot ...
/.../clement/the instructor paedagogus/chapter ii against embellishing the body.htm

Caput xv.
... what the touch? what the eyelids? what the eyebrows? what the prime? ... The eyelids
and eyebrows denote the guarding of the conceptions which see God. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/dionysius/on the heavenly hierarchy/caput xv.htm

Thanksgiving to God for Deliverance from the Evils Expected Owing ...
... annoyed. Another instance of wisdom, no less remarkable, is to be observed
in eyebrows. Who can help being struck by their position? ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xi thanksgiving to god.htm

Ancestry, Birth, Education, Environment: 1513(?)-1546
... There was a certain geniality in a countenance serious and stern, with a natural
dignity and air of command; his eyebrows, when he was in anger, were expressive ...
/.../lang/john knox and the reformation/chapter i ancestry birth education.htm

Revelation of John.
... And I heard a voice saying to me: The appearance of his face is dusky; [2562] the
hairs of his head are sharp, like darts; his eyebrows like a wild beast's ...
//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/revelation of john/revelation of john.htm

Life of Bunyan
... Yonder he is, the noisiest of the party, playing pitch-and-toss"that one with the
shaggy eyebrows, whose entire soul is ascending in the twirling penny ...
//christianbookshelf.org/hamilton/life of bunyan/life of bunyan.htm

Acts of Paul and Thecla.
... And he saw Paul coming, a man small in size, bald-headed, bandy-legged, well-built,
[2108] with eyebrows meeting, rather long-nosed, full of grace. ...
/.../unknown/acts of paul and thecla/acts of paul and thecla.htm

Canaan
... heat of the plains. Their beard and eye-brows are painted red, their hair
a light red-brown, while their eyes are blue. The skin is ...
/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter ii canaan.htm

Eyebrows (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Eyebrows (1 Occurrence). Leviticus 14:9 It shall
be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair ...
/e/eyebrows.htm - 6k

Eye-brows (1 Occurrence)
Eye-brows. Eyebrows, Eye-brows. Eyed . Multi-Version Concordance Eye-brows
(1 Occurrence). ... (WBS). Eyebrows, Eye-brows. Eyed . Reference Bible.
/e/eye-brows.htm - 6k

Pharaoh (245 Occurrences)
... The forehead is low and narrow; the brow-ridge prominent; the eye-brows are thick
and ... The hairs are white, like those of the head and eyebrows, but are harsh ...
/p/pharaoh.htm - 60k

Glass (12 Occurrences)
... These were, of course, small, some quite diminutive (see illustration), as also
were the vials or pots to contain the ointment for the eyebrows and eyelashes ...
/g/glass.htm - 21k

Eyeballs (1 Occurrence)

/e/eyeballs.htm - 6k

Eyed (3 Occurrences)

/e/eyed.htm - 7k

Bathe (35 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:9 It shall be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair
off his head and his beard and his eyebrows, even all his hair he shall shave ...
/b/bathe.htm - 18k

Shaveth (6 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:9 And it hath been, on the seventh day -- he shaveth all his hair,
his head, and his beard, and his eyebrows, even all his hair he doth shave, and ...
/s/shaveth.htm - 8k

Shave (19 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:9 It shall be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair
off his head and his beard and his eyebrows, even all his hair he shall shave ...
/s/shave.htm - 14k

Beard (23 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:9 It shall be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair
off his head and his beard and his eyebrows, even all his hair he shall shave ...
/b/beard.htm - 21k

What does the Bible mean by "an eye for an eye"? | GotQuestions.org

What is the all-seeing eye? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean to be the apple of God's eye? | GotQuestions.org

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus