Amulets

William Smith's Bible Dictionary

were ornaments, gems, scrolls. etc.. worn as preservatives against the power of enchantments, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters. The "earrings" in (Genesis 35:4) were obviously connected with idolatrous worship and were probably amulets taken from the bodies of the slain Shechemites. They are subsequently mentioned among the spoils of Midian. (Judges 8:24)


In (Hosea 2:13) is another like reference. The "earrings" in (Isaiah 3:20) were also amulets.