Gen 35:4, 8, Judg 9:6 | TSK | STEP | 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. hid them. the oak.

Genesis 35:4

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

Genesis 35:8

Rebekah's.

24:59

under an oak.

1Sa 31:13

Allon-bachuth. i.e., the oak of weeping.

Jud 2:1,5

Judges 9:6

the house.

2Sa 5:9; 2Ki 12:20

Millo.Probably the name of a person of note in Shechem.

plain. or, oak.

Jos 24:26; 1Ki 12:1,20,25