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Earrings

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Rings properly for the ear (Genesis 35:4; Numbers 31:50; Ezekiel 16:12 ). In Genesis 24:47 the word means a nose-jewel, and is so rendered in the Revised Version. In Isaiah 3:20 the Authorized Version has "ear-rings," and the Revised Version "amulets," which more correctly represents the original word (lehashim), which means incantations; charms, thus remedies against enchantment, worn either suspended from the neck or in the ears of females. Ear-rings were ornaments used by both sexes ( Exodus 32:2 ).

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Earrings'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​e/earrings.html. 1897.
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