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Credit: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926. Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Comments: Ribbed Penannular Earring. circa 1550 –1425 B.C. New Kingdom, Dynasty 18. Reign of Ahmose–Thutmose III

 

Credit: Engraved stoneThe Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76. Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Comments: Gold and carnelian boat-shaped earring. Greek, 5th–4th century B.C.

 

From Easton: Earrings - rings properly for the ear (Genesis 35:4; Numbers 31:50; Ezekiel 16:12). In Genesis 24:47 the word means a nose-jewel, and is so rendered in the Revised Version. In Isaiah 3:20 the Authorized Version has "ear-rings," and the Revised Version "amulets," which more correctly represents the original word (lehashim), which means incantations; charms, thus remedies against enchantment, worn either suspended from the neck or in the ears of females. Ear-rings were ornaments used by both sexes (Exodus 32:2).

Verses:

  • Genesis 35:4
  • Exodus 32:2
  • Exodus 32:3
  • Exodus 35:22
  • Numbers 31:50
  • Judges 8:24
  • Judges 8:25
  • Judges 8:26
  • Proverbs 25:12
  • Isaiah 3:19
  • Ezekiel 16:12
Bibliography Information
Bible Diciontary of Animals, Plants, and other Objects. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​apo/​e/earring.html. 2024.
 
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