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In that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their anklets, and the headbands, and the crescents;

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More Than Just Fashion

Commentators emphasize that this detailed list of ornaments is not merely a historical fashion catalogue. It serves as a divine warning against pride, vanity, and wasting resources on worldly finery while neglecting piety and charity. The Holy Spirit's detailed exposure of this extravagance shows how seriously God views misplaced priorities.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 3:18

18th Century

Theologian

In that day — That is, in the time when He would inflict this exemplary punishment on them — probably the calamitous times of the Babylonian…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 3:18

19th Century

Bishop

Tinkling ornaments. — These were anklets, that is, rings of metal, with or without bells, which produced the tinkling mentioned in…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 3:18

17th Century

Pastor

In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of [their]
tinkling ornaments [about their feet]

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 3:16–26

17th Century

Minister

The prophet reproves and warns the daughters of Zion about the sufferings coming upon them. Let them know that God notices the folly and vanity of …