Nose Jewels (Easton)
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Only mentioned in Isaiah 3:21 , although refered to in Genesis 24:47 , Proverbs 11:22 , Hosea 2:13 . They were among the most valued of ancient female ornaments. They 'were made of ivory or metal, and occasionally jewelled. They were more than an inch in diameter, and hung upon the mouth. Eliezer"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa. Click here to join the effort! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter N Bible Dictionaries Nose-Jewels Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Northward Next Entry Numbering of the People Resource Toolbox Print Article Only mentioned in Isaiah 3:21 , although refered to in Genesis 24:47 , Proverbs 11:22 , Hosea 2:13 . They were among the most valued of ancient female ornaments. They "were made of ivory or metal, and occasionally jewelled. They were more than an inch in diameter, and hung upon the mouth. Eliezer gave one to Rebekah which was of gold and weighed half a shekel...At the present day the women in the country and in the desert wear these ornaments in one of the sides of the nostrils, which droop like the ears in consequence."
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source-manifest/easton— Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)