Gen 35:4, Exo 32:2, 35:22, Num 31:50, Judg 8:24, Job 42:11, Pro 25:12 | TSK | STEP | ear-rings.These rings were not worn as mere ornaments, but for superstitious purposes; perhaps as amulets or charms, first consecrated to some false god, or formed under some constellation, and stamped with magical characters. Maimonides mentions rings and jewels of this kind, with the image of the sun, moon, etc., impressed upon them; and Augustine describes them (Epist. 73,) as used for this execrable purpose. hid them. the oak.

Genesis 35:4

ear-rings.These rings were not worn as mere ornaments, but for superstitious purposes; perhaps as amulets or charms, first consecrated to some false god, or formed under some constellation, and stamped with magical characters. Maimonides mentions rings and jewels of this kind, with the image of the sun, moon, etc., impressed upon them; and Augustine describes them (Epist. 73,) as used for this execrable purpose.

Ex 32:2-4; Jud 8:24-27; Ho 2:13

hid them.

Ex 32:20; De 7:5,25; Isa 2:20; 30:22

the oak.

Jos 24:25,26; Jud 9:6

Exodus 32:2

12:35,36; Ge 24:22,47; Jud 8:24-27; Eze 16:11,12,17; Ho 2:8

Exodus 35:22

bracelets.{Chach,} either a hook or clasp to join garments together; {fibula,} as Montanus renders; or bracelets, which are hooked or clasped together; so Vulgate, {armillas.}

32:3; Nu 31:50; Isa 3:19; Eze 16:11

tablets.{Kumoz,} as Bochart thinks, a kind of girdle, swathe, or zone.

every man.

1Ch 29:6,7; 2Ch 24:9-14; Ezr 2:68,69; Ne 7:70-72; Isa 60:9,13

Mt 2:11; Mr 12:41-44

Numbers 31:50

therefore brought.The officers of the army having mustered their men, found they had not lost a man in the contest with Midian! Penetrated with gratitude for this most remarkable interposition of Providence in their favour, they now offer to Jehovah the golden jewels which they had found among the spoil, to the amount of 16,750 shekels, equal to £37,869 16s. 5d. of our money.

an oblation.

Ps 107:15,21,22; 116:12,17

gotten. Heb. found. an atonement.

Ex 30:12,15,16; Le 17:11