Bible Dictionary
Anklet
Anklets were ornaments worn around the ankles, commonly made of materials like those used for bracelets. Their movement produced a jingling sound and they are mentioned in Isaiah’s description of proud luxury.
Definition
An anklet is an ornament fastened around the ankle. Anklets were made from materials similar to those used for bracelets and armlets, and several worn together produced a pleasant jingling or tinkling sound.
Biblical Usage
Anklets are mentioned in Isaiah’s description of the ornaments and luxury of the women addressed there.
Historical Background
The sources state that anklets were common in the East and were still worn there. They were fastened to the ankle band of each leg.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
This word does not occur in the Authorized Version; but anklets are referred to in (Isaiah 3:16,18,20) They were fastened to the ankle band of each leg; were as common as bracelets and armlets and made of much the same material. The pleasant jingling and tinkling which they made as they knocked against each other was no doubt one of the reasons why they were admired, They are still worn in the East.