Isaiah 3:23

Translations

Modern

…and their mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls.

Traditional

The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails.

Literal

…and the mirrors, and the linen garments, and the turbans, and the veils.

Latin

…et specula, et sindones, et vittas, et theristra.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and their mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls.

Notes

Isaiah 3:17–25

take away their finery: In a reversal of fortune, the affluent (wealthy) and proud people of Jerusalem would suffer disgrace (public shame). Wealthy women often wore expensive and beautiful clothing or jewelry (Isaiah 3:18).

This finery probably included amulets (small objects people believed could protect them from evil). The people wore these items to keep harm away. But these objects could not prevent the disaster of judgment.

These beautiful items were also status symbols. They showed wealth, importance, and financial security. The people trusted in these outward signs of success.

Isaiah 3:16–4:1

TThis passage applies the prophet’s teaching on arrogance (see Isaiah 2:11–12) to the people of Jerusalem. An alternate understanding is that this passage applies specifically to the women of Jerusalem.

Isaiah 2:5–4:1

Isaiah condemned Israel and Judah for their pride and self-importance. He warned them that only God should be honored. All attempts by humans to lift themselves up will actually result in humiliation.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Salvation in Isaiah The Day of the Lord

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Ruth 3:15
And he told her, “Bring the shawl you are wearing and hold it out.” When she did so, he poured in six measures of barley and placed it on her. Then he went into the city.
1 Chronicles 15:27
Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.
Revelation 19:8
She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.
Ezekiel 16:10
I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk.
Revelation 19:14
The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses.
Song of Solomon 5:7
I encountered the watchmen on their rounds of the city. They beat me and bruised me; they took away my cloak, those guardians of the walls.
Luke 16:19
Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.
Genesis 24:65
…and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “It is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself.
Exodus 38:8
Next he made the bronze basin and its stand from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
Genesis 41:42
Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Glossary

Amulet Baldness Beauty Flax Glass Head Covering Isaiah, Book of Jewelry, Jewels

Topics

Dress: Hoods (Turban, RV) Hood: General Scriptures Concerning Linen: Garments for Women Made of Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Vail or Veil: Removing of, Threatened As a Punishment to Ungodly Women Woman of Distinction: Fond of Dress and Ornaments Women: Ornaments of Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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