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the headdresses, and the ankle chains, and the sashes, and the perfume-boxes, and the amulets;

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More Than Just Fashion

Matthew Henry's commentary stresses that this detailed list isn't just a historical fashion catalogue. It's a divine warning against pride, vanity, and wasting resources on excessive ornamentation while neglecting piety and justice. The Holy Spirit's inclusion of this list shows that God sees and judges misplaced priorities.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 3:20

18th Century

Theologian

The bonnets — The “tiara, head-dress, or turban.” The word comes from the verb “to adorn.” The “turban” is almost universally worn in the Ea…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 3:20

19th Century

Bishop

The bonnets ...—The English word is perhaps, too modern in its associations, and should be replaced by “diadems” ([Reference Exodu…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 3:20

17th Century

Pastor

The bonnets This word is used sometimes for the tire of the heads of men, (Ezekiel 24:17[Reference Ezekiel 24…

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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 …