Bible Question: I am trying to understand if a woman must have long hair accrodng to the words of the apostle Paul in the book of 1 corinthians chapter 11. Please help me to understand this passage ina biblical sense |
Bible Answer: This question grabbed my attention because this past year is the first in over 10 years that my hair did not fall past my waist. I agree with verse 15 that a woman's hair is her glory. I also agree with the note that I found in my "Life Application Study Bible" ""1 Cor 11:11-15 In talking about head coverings and length of hair, Paul is saying that believers should look and behave in ways that are honorable within their own culture. In many cultures long hair on men is considered appropriate and masculine. In Corinth, it was thought to be a sign of male prostitution in the pagan temples. And women with short hair were labeled prostitutes. Paul was saying that in Corinthian culture, Christian women should keep their hair long. If short hair on women was a sign of prostitution, then a Christian with short hair would find it even more difficult to be a believable witness for Jesus Christ. Paul wasn't saying we should adopt all the practices of our culture, but that we should avoid appearances and behavior that detract from out ultimate goal of being believable witnesses for Jesus Christ while demonstrating our Christian faith."" Life Application Study Bible New American Standard Bible (c)1960-2000 The Lockman Foundation page 2021 |