Amos

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NASB	Amos 1:1 The words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders from Tekoa, which he envisioned in visions concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.
AMPLIFIED 2015	Amos 1:1 The words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders of Tekoa, which he saw [in a divine revelation] concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. [Zech 14:5]

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Bible Question: Can someone explain intelligently the 11th chapter of 1 corinthians in regards to womens hair length. What is Paul saying here!?! I look forward to someones response.............thanks

Bible Answer: I attend a Conservative Mennonite Church and part of our discipline includes that women should wear a veiling.Here's our position on the veiling..The we be Scriptural in our hairstyles and honor the Christian order of headship in 1 Cor. 11:1-16. Men are to assume leadership roles in the area of spirituality. They should be examples of Christian discipleship and recognize their responsibility for the spiritual well being of the church and family. Men need to be examples of non-conformity to the world in their hairstyles, avoiding the latest fashions. They shall have short hair and be uncovered for praying or prophesying. We believe the covering is referring to a distinctive symbol, and not just casual headgear, however, we do ask that men remove such headgear when suitable as a sign of reverence to God.Women are to serve in a supportive role in the order of Christian headship. They should accept their Scriptural position of honor and femininity demonstrated by her long hair and consistent wearing of the veil. Sisters should manage their hair and wear their coverings in a manner that strengthens rather then weakens Scriptural convictions. While we do not require the hair to be worn up at all times, we believe wearing the hair up will make it easier to wear a covering and reduce the temptation to shorten and style the hair. Without specifying type of material, the covering should be a distinctive symbol, of substantial size, and be either a fitted or a hanging type veil large enough to cover the hair on the crown of the back of the head and visible from the sides. Worn properly, it will not allow for the hair to be placed over the covering. Because flat coverings and doilies are often seen as a loss of conviction for the veil, we ask that our sisters not wear them. It is important that brethren support the sisters in their distinctive appearance by their own attitudes and appearance. Together, brothers and sisters should willingly accept the directives of God's Word and be a witness to a Post-Christian world. (Taken from the Griner Conservative Mennonite Church Covenant, Middlebury, IN)My church's position on 1 Cor. 11 is pretty clear here, and you will find this consistent throughout the Anabaptist/Mennonite/Amish tradition. My church is one step away from being Amish Mennonite.It was viewed as a disgrace for a woman to wear short hair in Scripture (Isaiah 3:24, Ezekiel 16:7, 1 Corinthians 11:15, Revelation 9:8). 1 Cor. 11:6 says that it was a shame for a man to wear long hair, except for the Nazirites of course (Judg 16:17).