Cosmetics???

Truthseeker · #1 03-09-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

Isaiah 3:16 (New International Version)

16 The LORD says,
"The women of Zion are haughty,
walking along with outstretched necks,
flirting with their eyes,
tripping along with mincing steps,
with ornaments jingling on their ankles.

Isaiah 3:16 (New American Standard Bible)

Judah's Women Denounced
16Moreover, the LORD said, "Because the (A)daughters of Zion are proud
And walk with heads held high and seductive eyes,
And go along with mincing steps
And tinkle the bangles on their feet,

That's makes sense, women can seduce with their eyes. So with that, what's the purpose of eye makeup?

*AQuietPlace* · #2 03-09-2009, 08:10 PM

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That's makes sense, women can seduce with their eyes. So with that, what's the purpose of eye makeup?

Color. Decoration. Making things prettier. Bringing out the color of your eyes.

Girly girls usually like frills and furbelows.... and playing with cosmetics. It's very rarely used for seduction purposes by your average Jane.

Truthseeker · #3 03-09-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

Color. Decoration. Making things prettier. Bringing out the color of your eyes.

Girly girls usually like frills and furbelows.... and playing with cosmetics. It's very rarely used for seduction purposes by your average Jane.

Why colored eyelids? Why do they have to be pretty? So they have effect on others when you look at them???

Prov 6:25

25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
KJV

Does maked up eyes enhance this?

MissBrattified · #4 03-09-2009, 08:23 PM

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Why colored eyelids? Why do they have to be pretty? So they have effect on others when you look at them???

Prov 6:25

25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
KJV

Does maked up eyes enhance this?

In order to use this scripture, then it must also be a sin to be beautiful. LOL!!!

But again...the phrase "take thee with her eyelids" is translated from one word -

‛aph‛aph
af-af'
From H5774; an eyelash (as fluttering); figuratively morning ray: - dawning, eye-lid.

Why are you focusing only on the 2nd half of the verse? It says first, "lust not after her beauty...."

Is beauty sinful?

Truthseeker · #5 03-09-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

In order to use this scripture, then it must also be a sin to be beautiful. LOL!!!

But again...the phrase "take thee with her eyelids" is translated from one word -

‛aph‛aph
af-af'
From H5774; an eyelash (as fluttering); figuratively morning ray: - dawning, eye-lid.

Why are you focusing only on the 2nd half of the verse? It says first, "lust not after her beauty...."

Is beauty sinful?

I can focus any part I want. LOL

Can it be refering to her beauty based on vanity such as makeup, jewelry and such.....

I know it just says eyelids, not painted eyelids, but why do women paint there eyes if not for that purpose? It's not for other women, is it?

MissBrattified · #6 03-09-2009, 08:31 PM

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I can focus any part I want. LOL

Can it be refering to her beauty based on vanity such as makeup, jewelry and such.....

I know it just says eyelids, not painted eyelids, but why do women paint there eyes if not for that purpose? It's not for other women, is it?

1. Beauty in that verse means simply "beauty." Simple enough.

2. Yes, usually when women dress up it's for everyone they plan to meet. Men erroneously assume it's just for them--that would be the male ego at work.

*AQuietPlace* · #7 03-09-2009, 08:34 PM

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2. Yes, usually when women dress up it's for everyone they plan to meet. Men erroneously assume it's just for them--that would be the male ego at work.

Isn't that the truth!

It always amuses me that men think women dress for them, when usually women dress for other women.

When I get a new dress, I can't wait to get to church so all my friends can tell me how cute it is and how awesome I look. Female friends.

*AQuietPlace* · #8 03-09-2009, 08:26 PM

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So could eye makeup play into this? Like what's the purpose of eye makeup? To bring attention to the eyes, right? Why do they eyes have to be painted to look at people?

Why does hair have to be curled and nicely fixed? Why do we wear pretty clothes? In my opinion, it's simply part of our God-given desire to beautify the world around us. And ourselves. For some, it's an artistic, creative outlet. I love to make things beautiful.... my home, my yard, myself.

(for the record, I don't wear eye shadow, for reasons I have previously explained, but I don't think it's sinful)

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Why colored eyelids? Why do they have to be pretty? So they have effect on others when you look at them???

Prov 6:25

25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
KJV

Does maked up eyes enhance this?

Well, I'm not a man... but I've noticed no difference in the effect women have on men, whether their eyes are made up or not. Like I said, I've seen several wanton Apostolic women, and they seemed to attract men just fine without made-up eyelids. So, in my opinion, no. But maybe men will know better about that.