King James Version
Isaiah 3:21 in the King James Version says “The rings, and nose jewels,” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The rings, and nose jewels,”
Isaiah 3:21 · KJV
The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, chains: or, sweet balls mufflers: or, spangled ornaments
The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets , and the earrings, tablets: Heb. houses of the soul
The rings, and nose jewels,
The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,
The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The rings”
H2885properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e., signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind
“and nose”
H639properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
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