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Isaiah 3:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

On that day the Lord will take away all their fancy jewelry - their ankle bracelets that jingle when they walk, their headbands, and their crescent-shaped necklaces,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying He will strip away all the fancy jewelry and ornaments that the wealthy women were proudly wearing.

📚 Historical Context

Isaiah was prophesying during a time when the wealthy elite in Jerusalem were living in luxury while the poor suffered. The women of the upper class were adorned with elaborate jewelry and accessories as symbols of their wealth and status. This verse is part of God's judgment against the pride and materialism that had corrupted Jerusalem's society.

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