Nose rings are mentioned in the Bible as far back as the book of Genesis. When Abraham sent his servant in search of a wife for Isaac, the servant prayed that God would reveal to him the right young woman (Genesis 24:12–14). Rebekah came in answer to his prayer, and when she agreed to give him lodging in her father’s home, he gave her some gifts from his master, Abraham. Among those gifts was “a gold nose ring” (Genesis 24:22). This reveals that nose rings were in fashion during that era and they represented wealth and status when given as gifts. They were also considered female attire.

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In Ezekiel 16, God describes the affection He had showered upon Israel in terms of a man showering his bride with gifts: “I put a ring on your nose, earrings on your ears and a beautiful crown on your head” (verse 12). The Lord often used figurative speech and familiar objects and customs in order to communicate unfamiliar truths to His people. The lavish adornment, including the nose ring, described in this passage was the way a wealthy, loving husband would have provided for his beloved.

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Nose rings are worn for different reasons in different cultures. In some Hindu communities, piercing a woman’s nose marks her as either married or ready for marriage. It is also believed by some that piercing the nose relieves pain during childbirth. Nose ring is also worn by the Fulani's and some northern communities in Nigeria. While some wear it just for fashion.

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For a Christian, the one principle that should define all choices is found in 1 Corinthians 10:31: “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. With those qualities in place, l have freedom to express the beauty of Christ in a variety of ways, including wearing nose rings.(if l wish to do so) and it doesn't make me any less decent.

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mynd44
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I don't have any decency problem with nose rings
only the fact that it makes them look like that bull in Tom and jerry

I have phobia for ladies that have nose ring /stud. I see them in same light with those that have ankle chains.

hmmmm

I don't like that type of fashion

I don't even see any reason why it should be condemned

Some people just like to decorate themselves

I love Nose rings, anklets, ear piercing,belly button rings...i think it's cool

I think it's cool.. I see nothing wrong in it..

Its simply hypocrisy and d kind of society we now live in dat makes people condemn things especially d overly religious ones..

I don't have problem with people on nose ring though atimes some look scary on it

what of eye ring do bible condemn it

Nose ring makes ladies look like a Bull

While


Neck chain makes dem look like a Dog

Guys life is the best...no drama

No Problem... But You People Will Be Lookin Like Cow or Waterbuffalo

I don't see anything wrong with it.

I love piercings.


I mentioned once to my male friends that I wanted to get piercings and they condemned and rebuked me saying people would see me in a different light.

Glad the lots of you agree with my points.

Spot on! It's even more annoying when they condemn anklets and tatts

I like it but can't try such.

Lalasticlala..what do u think?