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the hand-mirrors, and the fine linen, and the turbans, and the veils.
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Vanity in Hand
Scholars explain that the "glasses" mentioned were likely polished metal hand-mirrors. Commentators like Albert Barnes note that women in the ancient Near East often carried these as part of their dress, allowing them to constantly check their appearance. This specific item highlights the deep-seated vanity Isaiah was condemning.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The glasses - There is a great variety of opinion about the expression used here. That ancient Jews had “looking-glasses,” or mirrors, is ev…
19th Century
Anglican
The glasses — that is, the polished metal mirrors (Job 37:18; 1 Corinthians 13:12; [Reference Jam…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The glasses Looking glasses, by which they dressed themselves, see (Exodus 38:8) and so Kimchi explains the w…
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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 …
13th Century
Catholic
1. And the Lord said. Here the divine judgment against the women is set forth.
First, their fault is laid bare.
Secon…