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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: In 1 corinthians the chapter talks about a covering for a women is her hair does that mean women shouldnt cut there hair? 1 corinthians chapter 11 |
Bible Answer: Greetings Lost! You ask, "Does 1 Corinthians 11 mean that women shouldn't cut their hair?" Considering the context of 1 Corinthians 11:4-15, Paul is attempting to bring order to the church (verse 18) so that none are "inclined to be contentious" (verse 16), but to serve as examples of holiness "so that those who are approved may become evident among you" (verse 19). In wake of the rampant sexual promiscuity that was ever present in the city of Corinth at the time, it was common knowledge in society that a woman who took off her head covering in public and exposing her hair was a sign of loose morals. Paul simply says that she might as well have her hair shaved off (verse 5). And such an example was not honorable towards the church (verse 16) or God (verses 7-9). So, as a symbol of subjection before God, Paul says that it is better that a woman keep her hair long (verse 15). But if a woman cuts her hair, it is not a sin. It is no more of a sin to eat pork than it is to cut your hair. Since Jesus (in Mark 7:19) declared all foods clean and said "That which proceeds out of the man, that is what defiles the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness. All these evil things proceed from within and defile the man." (Mark 7:20-23) Therefore, we really don't need to worry so much about the length of our hair as we do how we live before God. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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