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Bracelet

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: B

By: James P. Boyd

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A wrist and arm ornament worn by both sexes (Gen. 24:30³⁰And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well. (Genesis 24:30); Ezek. 16:11¹¹I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck. (Ezekiel 16:11)). A badge of royalty, and worn above elbow (2 Sam. 1:10¹⁰So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord. (2 Samuel 1:10)).

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