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God Notices Our Priorities
Matthew Henry's commentary suggests that the specific identity of these ornaments is less important than the spiritual principle. The detailed list shows that God notices when vanity and excessive spending on appearance take priority over piety, charity, and justice. This serves as a timeless warning against pride.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 3:19
18th Century
Theologian
The chains — The margin reads, 'sweet balls.' The word used here is derived from the verb נטף nâṭaph, which means 'to drop…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 3:19
19th Century
Bishop
The chains. —Better, as in Judges 8:26, where they are also ornaments of Midianite kings, earrings. These and the “bracel…
John Gill
On Isaiah 3:19
17th Century
Pastor
The chains According to Kimchi and R. Levi ben Gersom on (Judges 8:26) these were drop bottles, or vessels of…
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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 …