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In the biblical context, the term "eye-brows" is not explicitly mentioned in the Scriptures. However, the concept of the eyes and their surrounding features, including the eyebrows, can be inferred from various passages that discuss the human face and expressions. The eyebrows, as part of the face, play a role in non-verbal communication and are integral to the expressions that convey emotions and intentions.

Symbolism and Functionality

The eyes are often seen as the window to the soul in biblical literature, and by extension, the eyebrows contribute to the expressions that reveal inner thoughts and feelings. In the Bible, the face is frequently mentioned as a reflection of one's inner state. For example, inGenesis 4:5-6, God addresses Cain's countenance, which had fallen, indicating his anger and dejection. While the eyebrows are not specifically mentioned, they are part of the facial expression that would have been affected.

Cultural and Historical Context

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, including those of the biblical world, grooming and appearance were significant. While the Bible does not provide specific instructions or references to the grooming of eyebrows, it does address the broader topic of personal appearance and modesty. For instance, in1 Peter 3:3-4 , it is written: "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight."

Expressions and Emotions

The Bible frequently uses the imagery of the face to describe emotions and divine favor or disfavor. For example, inNumbers 6:25 , the priestly blessing includes the phrase, "The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you." This expression of divine favor would naturally involve a pleasant and welcoming countenance, of which the eyebrows are a part.

Metaphorical Usage

While not directly related to eyebrows, the Bible uses the concept of sight and vision metaphorically to describe understanding and perception. InMatthew 6:22-23 , Jesus teaches, "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness." This passage highlights the importance of spiritual insight and purity, which can be reflected in one's outward expressions, including the eyes and eyebrows.

Conclusion

Although the Bible does not specifically mention eyebrows, they are an integral part of the human face, which is frequently referenced in Scripture. The expressions formed by the eyes and eyebrows contribute to the communication of emotions and intentions, both in human interactions and in the depiction of divine-human relationships. The biblical emphasis on inner beauty and the reflection of one's spiritual state through outward expressions underscores the significance of the face, including the eyebrows, in conveying deeper truths.1354. gab -- a back
... a back NASB Word Usage back (1), backs (1), base (1), defenses (2),eyebrows* (1),
massive... back, body, boss, eminent (higher) place, (eye)brows, nave, ring....

5869. ayin -- an eye
... 1), before (3), broad (1), concern* (1), confidence (1), disdained* (1), displease*
(2), displeased* (4), disregard* (1), eye (68),eyebrows* (1), eyelids* (1...

I am Told, Further, that You Touch with Some Critical Sharpness...
... you touch with some critical sharpness upon some points of my letter, and, with
the well-known wrinkles rising on your forehead and youreyebrows knitted, make...

A Moment's Flashing Glance of Half-Amused Dismay at Angela...
... Fontenelle himself, meanwhile, leaning carelessly back in the chair he had taken,
looked at her with a little quizzical lifting of hiseyebrows....

Against Embellishing the Body.
... not once, do they deserve to perish, who use crocodiles' excrement, and anoint
themselves with the froth of putrid humours, and stain theireyebrows with soot...

Caput xv.
... what the touch? what the eyelids? what theeyebrows? what the prime?... The eyelids
andeyebrows denote the guarding of the conceptions which see God....

Thanksgiving to God for Deliverance from the Evils Expected Owing...
... annoyed. Another instance of wisdom, no less remarkable, is to be observed
ineyebrows. Who can help being struck by their position?...

Ancestry, Birth, Education, Environment: 1513(?)-1546
... There was a certain geniality in a countenance serious and stern, with a natural
dignity and air of command; hiseyebrows, when he was in anger, were expressive...

Revelation of John.
... And I heard a voice saying to me: The appearance of his face is dusky; [2562] the
hairs of his head are sharp, like darts; hiseyebrows like a wild beast's...

Life of Bunyan
... Yonder he is, the noisiest of the party, playing pitch-and-toss"that one with the
shaggyeyebrows, whose entire soul is ascending in the twirling penny...

Acts of Paul and Thecla.
... And he saw Paul coming, a man small in size, bald-headed, bandy-legged, well-built,
[2108] witheyebrows meeting, rather long-nosed, full of grace....

Canaan
... heat of the plains. Their beard andeye-brows are painted red, their hair
a light red-brown, while their eyes are blue. The skin is...

Eyebrows (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceEyebrows (1 Occurrence). Leviticus 14:9 It shall
be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair...

Eye-brows (1 Occurrence)
Eye-brows.Eyebrows,Eye-brows. Eyed . Multi-Version ConcordanceEye-brows
(1 Occurrence).... (WBS).Eyebrows,Eye-brows. Eyed . Reference Bible.

Pharaoh (245 Occurrences)
... The forehead is low and narrow; the brow-ridge prominent; theeye-brows are thick
and... The hairs are white, like those of the head andeyebrows, but are harsh...

Glass (12 Occurrences)
... These were, of course, small, some quite diminutive (see illustration), as also
were the vials or pots to contain the ointment for theeyebrows and eyelashes...

Eyeballs (1 Occurrence)

Eyed (3 Occurrences)

Bathe (35 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:9 It shall be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair
off his head and his beard and hiseyebrows, even all his hair he shall shave...

Shaveth (6 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:9 And it hath been, on the seventh day -- he shaveth all his hair,
his head, and his beard, and hiseyebrows, even all his hair he doth shave, and...

Shave (19 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:9 It shall be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair
off his head and his beard and hiseyebrows, even all his hair he shall shave...

Beard (23 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 14:9 It shall be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair
off his head and his beard and hiseyebrows, even all his hair he shall shave...

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