Verse

Isaiah 3:19

ESV the pendants, the bracelets, and the scarves;
NIV the earrings and bracelets and veils,
NASB dangling earrings, bracelets, veils,
CSB pendants, bracelets, veils,
NLT earrings, bracelets, and veils;
KJV The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers,
NKJV The pendants, the bracelets, and the veils;

What does Isaiah 3:19 mean?

Various types of jewelry and clothing will be taken away from the wealthy women of Judah when judgment comes (Isaiah 3:18, 20–24). This is part of the Lord's punishment on them for their sins of arrogance (Isaiah 3:16–17). God likely fulfilled this through the Babylonian invaders who took everything of value from the conquered Israelites (2 Kings 24:14).

Here, Isaiah continues his list of adornments. The pendants may have been drop-shaped earrings. The scarves were likely veils, worn during this era as a pair, with one to cover the head above the eyes and another to cover the lower part of the face. The following verse (Isaiah 3:20) reveals that women of Isaiah's time were covered from head to foot with expensive, attention-grabbing jewelry, ornaments, and attire. Isaiah declares that they will lose it all.
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