Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Literally, "To whom let there belong (namely, as their peculiar ornament) not the outward adornment (usual in the sex which first, by the fall, brought in the need of covering, Note, see on 1 Peter 5:5) of," etc.
plaiting--artificial braiding, in order to attract admiration.
wearing--literally, "putting round," namely, the head, as a diadem--the arm, as a bracelet--the finger, as rings.
apparel--showy and costly. "Have the blush of modesty on thy face instead of paint, and moral worth and discretion instead of gold and emeralds" [MELISSA].
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Proverbs 31:30
Isaiah 3:24
Ephesians 5:22
1 Timothy 2:9-10
1 Peter 3:4
1 Peter 3:5
1 Peter 5:5
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