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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:6 For if a woman does not cover her head, let her also have her hair cut off; but if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, let her cover her head. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:6 If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; and if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, she should cover her head. |
Bible Question: Why was it a shame for a woman to have her head shorn or shaven? |
Bible Answer: When we read the Bible, we have to take 4 things into consideration. (1) Who wrote the letter, (2) Who did He write the letter to. (3) Why did He write the letter or what was the problem. (4) Understand the cultures and traditions of the people during that time. Undrestanding all that is vital when it comes to studying the Bible, that way, it's impossible to be confused, especially if we pray, asking the for the Holy Spirit, (who inspired these writers), to be our helper. Now in Paul's day, a hair covering for a woman, would be what a wedding ring is to us today. It showed that that woman was married. It showed virtue on a woman's behalf. A woman's hair was also her beauty. (1 Cor 11:15) I personally believe a woman's hair is still her beauty today. Her taking off her "head-covering", would be like my wife taking off her wedding ring, it was a sign of disrespect to her husband and to God, according to their tradition. (1 Cor 11: 13). They took this stuff serious back then. Even so, If my wife was to stop wearing her wedding ring at church or in public, I would like to know what's wrong. Lol! So in the same way, the principle of reverence and respect between spouses in the marriage still applys to us today, the only thing that is different now, is the culture, it's not the head-covering no more, it's the ring. I expect my wife be proud to show off her wedding ring, it's just another way of letting me and the world know how much she loves me. Whatever I do, it affects her, whatever she do, affects me, whether it be good or bad. Although the ring is'nt that big of a deal, I still love to see her wear it, it also let's the other guys know she's mine. All mine! Lol! Unfortunately, Paul had to teach these women how they ought to carry themselves in public and in the sanctuary. We see also in verse 4, vice versa, if a man be praying or prophesying with his head covered, he dishonered his head (which is Chist). This principle still applys us in some ways too, because even in our culture today, we take off our caps before we pray, before we eat, when we go to church we go without our caps. Some women love to wear hats when they dress, others let their gorgeous hair show as a covering. I also agree with Paul in verse 14, I believe a man should have his hair neatly cut and groomed rather than have it long all the way down his back like the way females do. I don't think that's being masculine on a man's behalf. When fellas grow long hair, sometimes it's kinda hard to tell whether they're male or female. That's why Paul admonishes the people to let their own consciences be their guide. (verse 13) I hope this helps you out in some way, @nohunt. |
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