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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:10 Therefore the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:10 Therefore the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, for the sake of the angels [so as not to offend them]. |
Subject: Woman head covering valid for today? |
Bible Note: I'm just reading through 1Cor11 again and I remembered this post. It seems to me that, while Dave's question has been addressed, it might still leave him needing clarification. Dave is obviously trying to do the right thing and has come up against a wall. In my re-reading (isn't it amazing how the scripture can seem brand new each time...new insights...like getting your soul recharged) I was struck by verses 11-16. Isn't Paul saying that we "In the Lord" have no such obligation? That the woman's long hair IS her covering (not that a bald woman is under any further obligation). Isn't he telling us to judge for ourselves but the practice is to not hold to the legalism of covering and we aren't to be contentious about it? Isn't that Paul's theme throughout with regard to Sabbaths, Diet, and all things done unto God? I'm a relatively new Christian but, today, it seems pretty clear to me that anything we put in the way of our relationship to God....idols, men, legalistic practices...is a little suspect and we should remember that "knowledge puffs up but love builds up". Are the things we're requiring of our fellow brothers and sisters done in love? |