Gen. 35:4

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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.

Exod 32:2-4; Judg 8:24-27; Hos 2:13

hid them.

Exod 32:20; Deut 7:5; Deut 7:25; Isa 2:20; Isa 30:22

the oak.

Josh 24:25; Josh 24:26; Judg 9:6