Post by Lee on Sept 18, 2014 2:16:52 GMT
“Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature, to hunt souls” (Ezek. 13:18)
“We find the prophet Ezekiel declaring, ‘Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes’ or elbows, as it is in the margin. In using this expression the prophet probably alludes to a custom, which exists in Eastern countries, of placing along the wall, on the rich carpets which cover the floors of their apartments a range of narrow beds or mattresses, with velvet or damask bolsters. On these couches the guests recline, resting their elbows upon the soft bolsters, thus enjoying a luxurious ease, which the prophet refers to as a sinful indulgence. Roberts, the traveller in the East, informs us that ‘rich people have a great variety of pillows and bolsters to support them in various positions. Some are long and round, and are stuffed till they are quite hard; whilst others are short and soft, to suit their convenience in taking repose.’”
. Vol. 25: The Christadelphian: Volume 25. 2001 (electronic ed.) (749). Birmingham: Christadelphian Magazine & Publishing Association.
“We find the prophet Ezekiel declaring, ‘Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes’ or elbows, as it is in the margin. In using this expression the prophet probably alludes to a custom, which exists in Eastern countries, of placing along the wall, on the rich carpets which cover the floors of their apartments a range of narrow beds or mattresses, with velvet or damask bolsters. On these couches the guests recline, resting their elbows upon the soft bolsters, thus enjoying a luxurious ease, which the prophet refers to as a sinful indulgence. Roberts, the traveller in the East, informs us that ‘rich people have a great variety of pillows and bolsters to support them in various positions. Some are long and round, and are stuffed till they are quite hard; whilst others are short and soft, to suit their convenience in taking repose.’”
. Vol. 25: The Christadelphian: Volume 25. 2001 (electronic ed.) (749). Birmingham: Christadelphian Magazine & Publishing Association.