* ear-rings.
These rings were not worn as mere ornaments, but for
superstitious purposes; perhaps as amulets or charms, first
consecrated to some false god, or formed under some
constellation, and stamped with magical characters.
Maimonides mentions rings and jewels of this kind, with the
image of the sun, moon, etc., impressed upon them; and
Augustine describes them (Epist. 73,) as used for this
execrable purpose.
Ex 32:2-4 Jud 8:24-27 Ho 2:13
* hid them.
Ex 32:20 De 7:5,25 Isa 2:20 30:22
* the oak.
Jos 24:25,26 Jud 9:6
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