Dictionary entry

Rings

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Antiquity of Ge 24:22; 38:18

Made of gold and set with precious stones Nu 31:50,51; So 5:14

WERE WORN

On the hands Ge 41:42

On the arms 2Sa 1:10

In the ears Job 42:11; Ho 2:13; Eze 16:12

In the nose Isa 3:21

Rich men distinguished by Jas 2:2

Women of rank adorned with Isa 3:16,21

OF KINGS

Used for sealing decrees Es 3:12; 8:8,10

Given to favourites as a mark of honour Ge 41:42; Es 3:10; 8:2

Numbers of, taken from Midianites Nu 31:50

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the glory of Christ So 5:14

(Put on the hands,) of favour Lu 15:22