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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:15 but if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her? For her hair is given to her for a covering. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:15 but if a woman has long hair, it is her ornament and glory? For her long hair is given to her as a covering. |
Bible Question: Corinthians 11, In our church they teach that the man is the the womans covering. Is anyone familar with this teaching and what exactly does it mean to be the covering? And also what verses are used to show that a man is a covering? Thanks |
Bible Answer: Greetings Terry and Angie! I believe that a husband and wife relationship is best explained in 1 Corinthians 11 in verses 3 and 7-12. I do not believe that a man himself could serve as a woman's 'covering' in the sense spoken of in 1 Corinthians 11, even though I do believe that it is man's obligation to provide for and protect his wife, along with loving her and caring for all of her needs. I believe that the 'covering' spoken of in 1 Cor. 11 in regards to women is that of hair (v. 15), since Paul goes into great detail to contrast women with hair (vv. 10,15) with women without hair (vv. 5-6,13). Now, the Conservative Mennonites and Amish Mennonites would interpret verse 5 to mean "head covering" as in a veil. And this is also acceptable according to the context, since that is what seems appropriate according to their conscience. But I believe that Paul concludes this thought by saying that which is the most appropriate 'covering'- that is, that a woman should wear her hair long. Blessings to you, Makarios |