KJV ORIGINAL
The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The necklaces, and the bracelets, and the veils,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is listing expensive jewelry and accessories that wealthy women wore to show off their status.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, written during the 8th century BC, the prophet is warning the people of Judah about God's impending judgment due to their pride and moral corruption. This verse is part of a passage listing luxurious items like jewelry that women in Jerusalem wore, symbolizing their vanity and excess. As a result of God's judgment, these ornaments would be removed, signifying humiliation and the stripping away of their false security.
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