In biblical times, the term "mufflers" appears in the context of attire and adornment, specifically in the Old Testament. The word is found in Isaiah 3:18-19, which describes the judgment upon the daughters of Zion for their pride and ostentatious display of wealth and beauty. The Berean Standard Bible translates this passage as follows:

"In that day the Lord will take away the finery of their anklets and headbands and crescents, the pendants, bracelets, and veils, the headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes, the perfume bottles and charms, the signet rings and nose rings, the festive robes, capes, cloaks, and purses, and the mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls."

The term "mufflers" is often understood to refer to a type of veil or covering worn by women. In the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, such items were part of the elaborate dress and ornamentation that signified wealth and social status. The passage in Isaiah is a prophetic declaration against the excesses and vanities of the people, particularly the women of Jerusalem, who had become preoccupied with outward appearances rather than inner righteousness and devotion to God.

The use of "mufflers" and other adornments in this passage highlights the broader biblical theme of modesty and humility. Throughout Scripture, there is an emphasis on the inner qualities of the heart over external appearances. For instance, 1 Peter 3:3-4 advises women, "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."

In the conservative Christian tradition, this passage and others like it are often interpreted as a call to prioritize spiritual virtues over material or superficial displays. The admonition against the excessive use of adornments, such as mufflers, serves as a reminder of the importance of cultivating a heart that seeks after God and reflects His character.

The historical and cultural context of mufflers and similar adornments provides insight into the societal norms and values of ancient Israel. It also serves as a point of reflection for contemporary believers on the importance of aligning one's life with biblical principles of modesty, humility, and godliness.(Isaiah 3:19), veils, light and tremulous. Margin, "spangled ornaments."

The Preacher as a Patriot.
... of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls and their round tires
like the moon, the chains and the bracelets and the mufflers, the bonnets ...
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Religion and Amusement.
... They regard truth as a tender stripling, to be rolled up in mufflers, and suffered
to walk out only in charge of certain staid nurses of theory; and not as a ...
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The Life and Death of Mr. Badman,
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Mufflers (1 Occurrence)
... Margin, "spangled ornaments.". Multi-Version Concordance Mufflers (1 Occurrence).
Isaiah 3:19 The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, (KJV ASV WBS YLT) ...
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Muffler

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Mulberries (4 Occurrences)

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Pendants (3 Occurrences)
... and chain-ornaments about your neck. (See RSV). Isaiah 3:19 the pendants,
and the bracelets, and the mufflers; (See JPS ASV RSV). ...
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Woman (4043 Occurrences)
... and jewelry of Hebrew women is suggested by the catalogue given in Isaiah 3:18-24:
anklets, cauls, crescents, pendants, bracelets, mufflers, headtires, ankle ...
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Chains (100 Occurrences)
... Song of Songs 1:11 We will make you chains of gold with ornaments of silver. (BBE).
Isaiah 3:19 The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, (KJV BBE WBS). ...
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