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What does Isaiah 3:24 mean?

"It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of a robe, a wearing of sackcloth; and branding instead of beauty."

— Isaiah 3:24 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

21

the signet rings, the nose rings,

22

the fine robes, the capes, the cloaks, the purses,

23

the hand mirrors, the fine linen garments, the tiaras, and the shawls.

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It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of a robe, a wearing of sackcloth; and branding instead of beauty.

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Your men shall fall by the sword, and your mighty in the war.

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Her gates shall lament and mourn; and she shall be desolate and sit on the ground.

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