probably a string of beads worn round the neck (Ex 35:22; Nu 31:50). In Isa 3:20 the Hebrew word means a perfume-box, as it is rendered in the Revised Version.
They came, men and women alike, all who had willing hearts. They brought brooches, earrings, rings and ornaments, all kinds of gold jewelry, and everyone came who waved a wave offering of gold to the Lord.
So we have brought as an offering for the Lord what each man found: gold ornaments, armlets, bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklaces, to make atonement for ourselves before the Lord."
headdresses, ankle ornaments, sashes, sachets, amulets,
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