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In biblical times, headbands were part of the attire and adornment practices in ancient Near Eastern cultures, including those of the Israelites. The use of headbands is mentioned in the context of both everyday life and religious practices, reflecting their cultural and symbolic significance.

Cultural and Historical Context

Headbands in the ancient world were often used as decorative items, signifying status, wealth, or beauty. They were typically made from various materials, including cloth, leather, or metal, and could be adorned with jewels or embroidery. In some cases, headbands served practical purposes, such as keeping hair in place or absorbing sweat.

Biblical References

The Bible makes several references to headbands, often in the context of women's attire and adornment. InIsaiah 3:18-20, the prophet Isaiah lists headbands among the fineries of the daughters of Zion, which God would take away as a judgment against their pride and vanity:

"In that day the Lord will take away the finery of their anklets and headbands and crescents, the pendants, bracelets, and veils, the headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes, the perfume bottles and charms."

This passage highlights the use of headbands as part of the luxurious and ornate dress of the women of Jerusalem, which had become a symbol of their haughtiness and misplaced priorities.

Symbolism and Spiritual Lessons

From a spiritual perspective, the mention of headbands in Isaiah serves as a reminder of the dangers of pride and the fleeting nature of earthly beauty and wealth. The removal of these adornments symbolizes God's call for humility and repentance, urging His people to focus on inner beauty and righteousness rather than external appearances.

InEzekiel 24:17, the prophet is instructed not to mourn in the customary way, which includes not wearing a headband: "Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Keep your turban fastened and your sandals on your feet; do not cover your mustache or eat the bread of mourners." Here, the absence of a headband is part of a broader set of instructions that signify a departure from traditional mourning practices, emphasizing the unique and prophetic nature of Ezekiel's message.

Conclusion

While headbands are not a central theme in the Bible, their mention provides insight into the cultural practices of the time and serves as a vehicle for conveying deeper spiritual truths. Through the lens of Scripture, headbands remind believers of the importance of humility, the transient nature of worldly adornments, and the call to prioritize spiritual over material beauty.(Hebrews kishshurim), properly girdles or belts for the waist (Isaiah 3:20, R.V., "sashes;"Jeremiah 2:32, rendered "attire", i.e., a girdle round the waist).7636. shabis -- a headband
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The Teaching of Simon Cephas in the City of Rome.
... And some of the princes of the city, wearers of the imperialheadbands, [3130]
came to him, that they might see him and hear his word....

The Preacher as a Patriot.
... and their round tires like the moon, the chains and the bracelets and the mufflers,
the bonnets and the ornaments of the legs and theheadbands, the tablets...

The Teaching of Add??us the Apostle.
... Agg??us, moreover, who [3014] made the silks [3015] andheadbands of the king, and
Palut, and Barshelama, and Barsamya, together with the others their...

The Life and Death of Mr. Badman,
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <....

Headbands (6 Occurrences)
... the waist). Multi-Version ConcordanceHeadbands (6 Occurrences). Exodus
28:40 "You shall make coats for Aaron's sons, and you shall...

Sashes (6 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:40 "You shall make coats for Aaron's sons, and you shall make sashes for
them and you shall makeheadbands for them, for glory and for beauty....

Coats (29 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:40 "You shall make coats for Aaron's sons, and you shall make sashes for
them and you shall makeheadbands for them, for glory and for beauty....

Bands (130 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Exodus 28:40 "You shall make coats for Aaron's sons, and you shall make sashes
for them and you shall makeheadbands for them, for glory and for beauty....

Aaron's (53 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:40 "You shall make coats for Aaron's sons, and you shall make sashes for
them and you shall makeheadbands for them, for glory and for beauty....

Beauty (98 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:40 "You shall make coats for Aaron's sons, and you shall make sashes for
them and you shall makeheadbands for them, for glory and for beauty....

Necklaces (2 Occurrences)
... NIV). Isaiah 3:18 In that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their
anklets, theheadbands, the crescent necklaces, (WEB NIV)....

Undergarments (6 Occurrences)
... Exodus 39:28 and the turban of fine linen, and the linenheadbands of fine linen,
and the linen breeches of fine twined linen, (See NIV)....

Tied (33 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 8:13 Moses brought Aaron's sons, and clothed them with coats, and tied
sashes on them, and putheadbands on them; as Yahweh commanded Moses....

Turban (13 Occurrences)
... Exodus 39:28 and the turban of fine linen, and the linenheadbands of fine linen,
and the linen breeches of fine twined linen, (WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV)....

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