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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: Interestingly, you write: "As far as the hair issue, I believe Paul is addressing a cultural issue." A cultural issue. Really? . . ."Therefore the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels." 1 Cor 11:10 NASB. . . . "11:10. *because of the angels.* The insubordination of an uncovered woman (signifying her refusal to recognize the authority of her husband) would offend the angels who observe the conduct of believers in their church gatherings (1 Pet 1:12)" (Ryrie Study Bible, Moody, 1976, 1978). . . . The regulation regarding an uncovered woman (read the verse in the context) was given "because of the angels," i.e., so as to not offend the angels. Since it is "because of the angels," how can one say it is a cultural issue? "Because of the angels" and "to address cultural issues", it seems to me, are two mutually exclusive things. I.e., it has everything to do with not offending the angels and nothing whatever to do with local culture. |