Isaiah 3:23 Meaning and Explanation
“The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Mirrors, linen garments, and face coverings complete the catalogue of lost luxuries.
The Context of Isaiah 3:23
The final items in the comprehensive list of ornaments and luxury goods.
What Does Isaiah 3:23 Mean?
The final items: glasses (polished metal or other mirrors used for grooming), fine linen (expensive imported fabric), hoods (coverings), and vails (outer veils or wrappings). The mention of mirrors is particularly poignant: these were the tools with which they admired themselves and attended to their appearance.
With this final item, the list is complete. From tinkling ankle bracelets to mirrors, from expensive fabrics to grooming pins, every single item that created and maintained their image of beauty, wealth, and distinction will be gone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 3:23
What does Isaiah 3:23 mean?
Mirrors, linen garments, and face coverings complete the catalogue of lost luxuries.
What is the context of Isaiah 3:23?
The final items in the comprehensive list of ornaments and luxury goods.