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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 3:23

18th Century

Theologian

The glasses - There is a great variety of opinion about the expression used here. That ancient Jews had “looking-glasses,” or mirrors, is ev…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 3:23

19th Century

Bishop

The glasses — that is, the polished metal mirrors (Job 37:18; 1 Corinthians 13:12; [Reference Jam…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 3:23

17th Century

Pastor

The glasses Looking glasses, by which they dressed themselves, see (Exodus 38:8) and so Kimchi explains the w…

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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 …