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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:5 But every woman who has her head uncovered while praying or prophesying disgraces her head, for she is one and the same as the woman whose head is shaved. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:5 And every woman who prays or prophesies when she has her head uncovered disgraces her head; for she is one and the same as the woman whose head is shaved [in disgrace]. |
Subject: Women and hair |
Bible Note: Dear Taleb, May the God of all graces guide my answer to your question. No, I do not believe the use of "shame" in 1Co 14:35 is an idiom... in fact, it seems axiomatic to me. 1Pe 3:3 does not appear to be an idiom either, but rather a plain admonition that a woman is not to ornament or decorate (Gk:"kosmos" trans. "adorning" and from where we get our word "cosmetics") herself with clothes which only attract attention to self. It says that she should avoid anything that detracts from godliness, even apparel. Your reference to 1Ti 2:9 is quite appropriate in that it states that a sister should not adorn ("kosmeo": ornament or decorate) herself in that which is self-promoting. In fact, her adornment should be with "good works," and a meek and quiet spirit. Obviously, a woman cannot physically put on good works in the morning, so the context demands that this speak to more than apparel. Would you agree? My intent on my original answer was not to cause a debate on an already-contested issue, but to simply and humbly offer an answer to the person's question about this difficult passage. If we begin determining within ourselves that this passage is idiomatic, this passage is cultural, then that is to say that the word is NOT quick and powerful... it needs to be discerned which is applicable and which is not. This does not appear to be "rightly dividing the word of truth." The same Spirit that is in you and me desires that we all come to the knowledge of the truth, therefore, if we diligently seek Him, He shall have us agreed. I continue on the road of searching these things out, therefore, if I am wrong, I pray that God will use any means to correct my path. My apologies if you were bothered or upset by my answer in the previous message. A brother by His grace alone... (Rom. 14:1) |