Isaiah 3:21

What does Isaiah 3:21 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 3:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

the rings, and the nose-jewels;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The rings, and nose jewels,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

the rings, and the nose-jewels;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The rings, and the nose-jewels,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Of the seals, and of the nose-rings,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And rings, and jewels hanging on the forehead,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

the finger-rings, and the nose-rings;

Context

v.20the headtires, and the ankle chains, and the sashes, and the perfume-boxes, and the amulets;

v.21This passage

v.22the festival robes, and the mantles, and the shawls, and the satchels;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Esther 8:12

    upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar.

  • 1 Peter 3:3

    Whoseadorninglet it not be the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on apparel;

  • 1 Timothy 2:9

    In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment;

  • Song of Solomon 5:14

    His hands areasrings of gold set with beryl: His body isasivory work overlaid with sapphires.

  • Ezekiel 16:12

    And I put a ring upon thy nose, and ear-rings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head.

  • Luke 15:22

    But the father said to his servants, Bring forth quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

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