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21 rings, nose rings, 22 festive dresses, robes, shawls, purses, 23 garments, vests, head coverings, and gowns.[a]

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  1. Isaiah 3:23 tn The precise meaning of many of the words in this list is uncertain.sn The rhetorical purpose for such a lengthy list is to impress on the audience the guilt of these women with their proud, materialistic attitude, whose husbands and fathers have profited at the expense of the poor.

21 the signet rings and nose rings,(A) 22 the fine robes and the capes and cloaks,(B) the purses 23 and mirrors, and the linen garments(C) and tiaras(D) and shawls.

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