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1 Corinthians 11

1 Corinthians 11:15

Roles in Worship · 1 Corinthians 11:1–16
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Translations

Modern
…but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering.
Traditional
But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.
Literal
…but if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her? For the long hair instead of a covering is given to her.
Latin
…mulier vero si comam nutriat, gloria est illi: quoniam capilli pro velamine ei dati sunt.

Original

Greek
English
…but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering.

Notes

1 Corinthians 11:15

  • Paul argues that social rules about hair length show basic differences between men and women.

  • For long hair is given to her as a covering: Paul suggests that women's long hair, which covers their heads, indicates that God wants women to have some form of "covering."

1 Corinthians 11:3–16

Paul discusses a woman's use of a head covering. He argues that women who pray or prophesy in public should wear a veil. This is to dress modestly and appropriately during worship (compare 1 Timothy 2:9; 1 Peter 3:3). Some in Corinth were not wearing head coverings, citing freedom in Christ. Paul supports the custom based on social traditions, the Genesis creation story, and the presence of angels.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Covering of the Head First Letter to the Corinthians Hairstyles and Beards Head Lord’s Supper, the

Topics

Braided Hair Hair: Worn Long by Women Head Coverings Long Hair Men and Long Hair The Hair of Women: Worn Long for a Covering Woman: To Wear Her Hair Long As a Covering Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Women: Wore Hair Long Women's Hair