daughters of Zionבַּת צִיּוֹן
bath Tsiyown · Hebrew Noun phrase
Refers to the female inhabitants of Jerusalem, often used metaphorically to represent the people of God in their covenant relationship with Him. In this context, it highlights their favored status and subsequent prideful behavior.
haughtyגָּבַהּ
gabaah · Hebrew Adjective
An attitude of arrogance, pride, or self-exaltation. Biblically, it is condemned as a rejection of dependence on God and an expression of vanity.
wantonlyשִׂקֵּר
seqar · Hebrew Adjective/Participle
Behavior that is flirtatious, shameless, or lacking in moral restraint. It suggests a focus on illicit desire and a disregard for God-ordained modesty.
Lordאֲדֹנָי
Adonay · Hebrew Noun
In a prophetic context, this term often refers to the Sovereign God (Adonai) who asserts His authority over His people. It signifies the One who has the right and power to judge and punish.
scabסָפַח
saphach · Hebrew Noun
A physical condition or affliction used here as a metaphor for divine judgment. It symbolizes the removal of dignity and the exposure of the internal corruption hidden beneath outward beauty.
secret partsעֶרְוָה
ervah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the private or intimate areas of the body. Its exposure is a powerful biblical metaphor for humiliation, the stripping away of glory, and the forced revelation of shame due to disobedience.
In that dayבַּיּוֹם הַהוּא
bayom hahu · Hebrew Phrase
A common prophetic idiom referring to the time of divine intervention, usually involving judgment, purification, or the restoration of God’s rule over His people.
fineryתִּפְאֶרֶת
tiphereth · Hebrew Noun
A general term for worldly ornaments, jewelry, or excessive decoration. It represents the vanity and materialism that distract people from spiritual devotion.
amuletsלַחַשׁ
lachash · Hebrew Noun
Objects often worn for ornamentation, but in the Ancient Near East, they were sometimes associated with pagan religious practices or magical protection, signifying spiritual compromise.
signet ringsטַבַּעַת
tabba'ath · Hebrew Noun
A ring used for authenticating documents or signifying authority; biblically, it often represents the authority or signature of the owner.
nose ringsנֶזֶם
nezem · Hebrew Noun
An ornament worn in the nose, often denoting wealth, status, or beauty in ancient Near Eastern culture.
festal robesמַחֲלָצָה
machalatsah · Hebrew Noun
Outer garments or specialized clothing used for festive or ceremonial occasions, indicating abundance or social standing.
mantlesמַעֲטָפָה
ma'ataphah · Hebrew Noun
A broad, outer garment or wrap, used for protection against the elements and as a visible sign of status.
handbagsחָרִיט
charit · Hebrew Noun
A container or pouch, often used by women to hold money or personal effects, indicating material security.
mirrorsגִּלְיוֹן
gilyon · Hebrew Noun
In this context, polished metal objects used for personal grooming; metaphorically, they represent self-obsession or external vanity.
linen garmentsסָדִין
sadin · Hebrew Noun
High-quality, fine-woven fabric, often associated with purity, royalty, or priestly garments.
turbansצָנִיף
tsaniph · Hebrew Noun
A head covering worn for honor, status, or priestly service; here it symbolizes human pride.
veilsרְדִיד
redid · Hebrew Noun
A head covering or cloth worn to hide the face, signifying modesty or social concealment.
