Isaiah 3:19 Meaning and Explanation
“The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →More luxury items—chains, bracelets, and face wrappings—will be taken away.
The Context of Isaiah 3:19
The continuing enumeration of jewelry and decorative items that will be stripped away.
What Does Isaiah 3:19 Mean?
The catalogue continues: chains (necklaces of precious metal), bracelets (arm ornaments), and mufflers (possibly scarves or facial coverings worn for beauty or protection from the sun). Each of these was a mark of wealth and careful self-presentation. Each had a cost and required maintenance and care.
As with the previous items, these represent investment in personal adornment and the cultivation of a certain image. Their removal signals the collapse of the very luxury and stability that made such decoration possible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 3:19
What does Isaiah 3:19 mean?
More luxury items—chains, bracelets, and face wrappings—will be taken away.
What is the context of Isaiah 3:19?
The continuing enumeration of jewelry and decorative items that will be stripped away.