Isaiah 3:23
The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails.
Original Language Analysis
וְהַגִּלְיֹנִים֙
The glasses
H1549
וְהַגִּלְיֹנִים֙
The glasses
Strong's:
H1549
Word #:
1 of 4
a tablet for writing (as bare); by analogy, a mirror (as a plate)
Historical Context
Fine linen from Egypt was expensive luxury fabric. The inclusion of both domestic and imported items shows the extent of Jerusalem's trade and wealth—and its impending loss.
Questions for Reflection
- What does our attention to personal appearance reveal about inner spiritual condition?
- How can the certainty of losing all earthly finery inform present priorities?
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Analysis & Commentary
The final items—glasses (mirrors), fine linen, hoods, and veils—complete the twenty-one item inventory. Mirrors (likely polished bronze) symbolize self-focus and vanity. The comprehensive catalog serves prophetic purpose: demonstrating that every element of pride and luxury faces judgment. This exhaustive approach parallels the biblical pattern that sin's every manifestation must be addressed, not merely selected aspects (James 2:10).