Table of Contents
Rings
1. Antiquity of. Ge 24:22; 38:18.
2. Made of gold and set with precious stones. Nu 31:50,51; Song 5:14.
3. Were worn
a. On the hands. Ge 41:42.
b. On the arms. 2Sa 1:10.
c. In the ears. Job 42:11; Ho 2:13; Eze 16:12.
d. In the nose. Isa 3:21.
4. Rich men distinguished by. Jas 2:2.
5. Women of rank adorned with. Isa 3:16,21.
6. Of kings
a. Used for sealing decrees. Es 3:12; 8:8,10.
b. Given to favourites as a mark of honour. Ge 41:42; Es 3:10; 8:2.
7. Numbers of, taken from Midianites. Nu 31:50.
8. Illustrative
a. Of the glory of Christ. Song 5:14.
b. (Put on the hands,) of favour. Lu 15:22.