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Actual mirrors

Job 37:18 Mirrored glass was unknown in ancient times. Metal mirrors gave an adequate though imperfect reflection. See also Exodus 38:8; Isaiah 3:23

Mirrors illustrating human attitudes

James 1:23-25 See also Proverbs 27:19; 2 Corinthians 3:18

Mirrors illustrating an imperfect human view of God

1 Corinthians 13:12

See also

4293  water
4303  metals
4312  bronze
4330  glass
6199  imperfection
8474  seeing God