Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5915 ornaments

5915 ornaments

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The use of jewellery and other adornments is not forbidden in Scripture, but excessive use can indicate worldliness. Inner spiritual adornment is of greater value.

Possession and use of various ornaments show wealth

Ornaments used to beautify

Songs 1:10-11 See also Genesis 37:3,23,32; 2 Samuel 1:24; Jeremiah 2:32

Rings, ear-rings and nose rings

Genesis 35:4; Exodus 32:2-3; Judges 8:24; Esther 8:8; Proverbs 25:12; Isaiah 3:19,21; Ezekiel 16:12; Luke 15:22; James 2:2

Bracelets and gold chains

Genesis 24:22; Genesis 41:42; Proverbs 1:9; Ezekiel 16:11; Daniel 5:29

Bells

Exodus 28:33-35

Ornaments plundered from Egypt

Exodus 3:22

The misuse of ornaments for pride and seduction

Isaiah 3:16 See also Ezekiel 23:40,42; Hosea 2:13

Ornaments as gifts

Genesis 24:53 See also Genesis 24:22; Job 42:11

Adornment as a picture of God's love

Ezekiel 16:11-13 See also Isaiah 61:10; Luke 15:22

Ornaments as symbols of authority

Genesis 41:42 See also 2 Samuel 1:10; Esther 3:10; Daniel 5:29

Ornaments discarded

In mourning

Exodus 33:4-6 See also Ezekiel 26:16

To make idols

Exodus 32:2-4 See also Judges 8:24-27

As offerings to God

Exodus 35:22 See also Numbers 31:50

Inner, not outer, adornment encouraged

1 Peter 3:3-4