Bible Dictionary
Earrings
Earrings were ornaments worn by women and men, commonly made of gold. In some biblical contexts they were associated with charms or idolatrous objects and were surrendered when Jacob’s household put away its foreign gods.
Biblical Usage
Earrings were worn by both sexes and were given as gifts or offerings. Jacob’s household surrendered earrings along with foreign gods. Some earrings were associated with superstitious charms or incantations.
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