Genesis 24:22

Verse 22

22. Earring נזם is generally believed to have been a nose ring, for in Genesis 24:47 he is said to have put it on her face; Hebrews, nose ( א Š . )

Bracelets All sorts of jewels are highly prized among the women of the East, and rings, bracelets, or ornaments of some kind, such as each person can afford or obtain, are universally worn . The weight of this ring, half a shekel, or a beka, has been estimated at a quarter of an ounce, and the bracelets at over four ounces . But our knowledge of these ancient weights is very uncertain .

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 22

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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