Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Earrings?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Earrings in the Bible

What does the Bible say about earrings? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Earrings

  1. 1
    Genesis 24:22
    And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold; earring: or, jewel for the forehead
    KJV
  2. 2
    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.
    KJV
  3. 3
    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.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 35:22
    And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Leviticus 19:28
    Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Numbers 31:50
    We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD. gotten: Heb. found
    KJV
  7. 7
    Judges 8:24
    And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)
    KJV
  8. 8
    Proverbs 25:12
    As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Isaiah 3:18
    In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, cauls: or, networks
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 3:20
    The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets , and the earrings, tablets: Heb. houses of the soul
    KJV

Subtopics of Earrings

men and earrings
men wearing earrings
wearing earrings

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Earrings? (13 Verses)

And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold; earring: or, jewel for the forehead
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.
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.
And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.
We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD. gotten: Heb. found
And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, cauls: or, networks
The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets , and the earrings, tablets: Heb. houses of the soul
I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck.
And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head. forehead: Heb. nose
And I will visit upon her the days of Baalim, wherein she burned incense to them, and she decked herself with her earrings and her jewels, and she went after her lovers, and forgat me, saith the LORD.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Earrings

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about earrings. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about earrings and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about earrings is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on earrings needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about earrings with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about earrings, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about earrings?
What does the Bible say about earrings? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 13 key verses about earrings spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about earrings are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about earrings compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about earrings?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about earrings is Genesis 24:22 — "And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of t..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about earrings?
Earrings is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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