Isaiah 3:22
Isaiah 3:22 in Multiple Translations
their festive robes, capes, cloaks, and purses;
The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,
the festival robes, and the mantles, and the shawls, and the satchels;
The feast-day dresses, and the robes, and the wide skirts, and the handbags,
festival clothes, gowns, cloaks, handbags,
The costly apparell and the vailes, and the wimples, and the crisping pinnes,
Of the costly apparel, and of the mantles, And of the coverings, and of the purses,
the fine robes, the capes, the cloaks, the purses,
The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping-pins,
And changes of apparel, and short cloaks, and fine linen, and crisping pins,
their nice robes and capes and cloaks and purses,
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 3:22
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Isaiah 3:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַ/מַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙
וְ/הַ/מַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת
וְ/הַ/מִּטְפָּח֖וֹת
וְ/הָ/חֲרִיטִֽים
הַ/מַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙
machălâtsâh
H4254
robe
Art | N-fp
וְ/הַ/מַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת
maʻăṭâphâh
H4595
overtunic
Conj | Art | N-fp
וְ/הַ/מִּטְפָּח֖וֹת
miṭpachath
H4304
cloak
Conj | Art | N-fp
וְ/הָ/חֲרִיטִֽים
chârîyṭ
H2754
purse
Conj | Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 3:22
הַ/מַּֽחֲלָצוֹת֙
machălâtsâh
H4254
"robe"
Art | N-fp
A robe or mantle that can be easily taken off, often referring to a royal or official garment, as seen in the Bible's description of luxurious clothing.
Definition: robe of state
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: changeable suit of apparel, change of raiment. See also: Isaiah 3:22; Zechariah 3:4.
וְ/הַ/מַּ֣עֲטָפ֔וֹת
maʻăṭâphâh
H4595
"overtunic"
Conj | Art | N-fp
This word is used to describe an outer garment or cloak. In the Bible, it is often translated as a mantle, which is a type of cloak or outer layer of clothing. It was worn for warmth and protection.
Definition: overtunic
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: mantle. See also: Isaiah 3:22.
וְ/הַ/מִּטְפָּח֖וֹת
miṭpachath
H4304
"cloak"
Conj | Art | N-fp
This Hebrew word is a type of cloak or covering, usually worn by women for modesty or warmth. It is also translated as 'vail' or 'wimple' in the Bible. In ancient times, it was a common piece of clothing.
Definition: cloak
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: vail, wimple. See also: Ruth 3:15; Isaiah 3:22.
וְ/הָ/חֲרִיטִֽים
chârîyṭ
H2754
"purse"
Conj | Art | N-mp
This word refers to a purse or bag, something that is hollow or cut out. It is used to describe a container for carrying things, like money. This word is found in the book of 2 Kings.
Definition: bag, purse
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: bag, crisping pin. See also: 2 Kings 5:23; Isaiah 3:22.
Study Notes — Isaiah 3:22
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- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 3:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 3:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 3:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 3:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 3:22
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 3:22
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 3:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 3:22
Context — A Warning to the Daughters of Zion
20their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms;
21their signet rings and nose rings;
22their festive robes, capes, cloaks, and purses;
23and their mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls. 24Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of styled hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; instead of beauty, shame.Isaiah 3:22 Summary
[This verse is talking about the fancy clothes and accessories that the people of Judah loved to wear, but which will be taken away from them as a form of punishment. It's like when we get too focused on the things we have, and forget about what's truly important, as Jesus teaches in Luke 12:15, 'Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed'. We need to remember that our true treasure is in heaven, not on earth, as Jesus says in Matthew 6:19-21. By keeping our eyes on God and his kingdom, we can avoid getting caught up in the pursuit of worldly things, and instead live a life that is pleasing to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the items listed in Isaiah 3:22?
The items listed, such as festive robes and purses, represent the extravagant and worldly possessions of the people, which will be taken away as a form of judgment, as seen in Isaiah 3:24, where it says 'Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope'
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger list of items that the people of Judah have become overly attached to, and which will be taken away as a form of punishment, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:15-68, where God warns of the consequences of disobedience
What is the spiritual implication of the people's focus on material possessions?
The people's focus on material possessions, as listed in Isaiah 3:22, indicates a lack of trust in God and a prioritization of worldly things over spiritual ones, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:24, 'No one can serve two masters'
How can we apply the message of this verse to our own lives?
We can apply the message of this verse by examining our own priorities and attachments, and making sure that we are not putting our trust in worldly possessions, but rather in God, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I have become overly attached to material possessions, and how can I let go of them?
- How can I cultivate a greater sense of trust in God's provision and care, rather than relying on my own wealth and possessions?
- What are some ways that I can use my resources and possessions to serve and glorify God, rather than simply accumulating them for my own sake?
- In what ways can I simplify my life and focus on what is truly important, rather than getting caught up in the pursuit of wealth and status?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 3:22
The changeable suits of apparel,.... To put on and off upon occasion; Kimchi says they were beautiful garments, and so they stand opposed to filthy ones, Zechariah 3:3 and the mantles: or "cloaks",
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 3:22
The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins, The changeable suits of apparel. Here begin entire articles of apparel. Those before were single ornaments.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 3:22
Of silver or gold, either used to curl the hair, or rather fastened and worn in the hair; which custom is not altogether disused at this day.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 3:22
Isaiah 3:22 The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins, Ver. 22.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 3:22
(22) The changeable suits of apparel.—Better, state, or festal, dresses. The word is used in Zechariah 3:4, of the high priest’s garments, “gold and blue, and purple, and fine linen” (Exodus 28:6). The mantles.—Better, tunics. The uppermost of the two garments, commonly richly embroidered. Wimples.—The obsolete English word describes accurately enough the large shawl, like a Scotch plaid, worn over the tunic, as in the “vail” worn by Ruth (Rth 4:15). The crisping pins.—Better, purses (2 Kings 5:23), the small embroidered bags, or reticules, attached to the girdles. The girdle itself was used as a purse by men. This was a refinement of female luxury.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 3:22
22. The festal garments (Zechariah 3:4) and the tunics and the shawls (Rth 3:15) and the purses (2 Kings 5:23).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 3:22
The articles which are mentioned in the remaining part of this description, are entire articles of apparel; those which had preceded were chiefly single ornaments.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 3:22
22. What is now mentioned consists of entire articles. Hitherto only single ornaments were named. Changeable suits — Put on and off on occasions; holiday dresses. A variety of these indicated wealth.