Isaiah 3:22 Meaning and Explanation
“The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Multiple sets of fine clothing and hair-styling tools will be lost.
The Context of Isaiah 3:22
The enumeration of clothing and grooming implements that will be stripped away.
What Does Isaiah 3:22 Mean?
The judgement now extends to garments: changeable suits (a wardrobe with multiple outfits for different occasions), mantles (outer cloaks or robes), wimples (head coverings), and crisping pins (tools for curling or waving the hair). Owning multiple suits of apparel and grooming tools was a mark of wealth and leisure.
These items, collectively, speak to a lifestyle devoted to appearance and luxury. The woman who owned such things had time and resources for constant self-presentation and care. When judgment comes, all of it vanishes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 3:22
What does Isaiah 3:22 mean?
Multiple sets of fine clothing and hair-styling tools will be lost.
What is the context of Isaiah 3:22?
The enumeration of clothing and grooming implements that will be stripped away.