1 Corinthians 11:4

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Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head.

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  • 2 Sam 15:30 : 30 David continued up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. All the people with him also covered their heads and were weeping as they went up.
  • 1 Cor 12:28 : 28 And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, guidance, and different kinds of tongues.
  • 1 Cor 11:14 : 14 Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him?
  • 1 Cor 12:10 : 10 to another, miraculous powers; to another, prophecy; to another, distinguishing between spirits; to another, different kinds of tongues; to another, the interpretation of tongues.
  • 2 Sam 19:4 : 4 The people stole away into the city that day, as men who are ashamed steal away when they flee from battle.
  • 1 Cor 14:1-9 : 1 Pursue love, and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 2 For the one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, because no one understands; they speak mysteries by the Spirit. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and comfort. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up themselves, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 5 I wish that all of you spoke in tongues, but I would rather you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless they interpret so that the church may be built up. 6 Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, what good will I be to you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? 7 Even lifeless instruments like the flute or harp, if they do not produce a clear distinction in the notes, how will anyone recognize what is played on the flute or the harp? 8 For if the trumpet gives an unclear sound, who will prepare for battle? 9 In the same way, unless you speak intelligible words through your tongue, how will anyone understand what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air. 10 There are so many kinds of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning. 11 If I do not understand the meaning of what someone is saying, I will be a foreigner to the speaker, and the speaker will be a foreigner to me. 12 So with yourselves, since you are eager for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in building up the church. 13 Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say. 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. 15 What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind. 16 Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit, how can someone who is in the position of an outsider say 'Amen' to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying? 17 You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not built up. 18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 19 But in the church, I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. 20 Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in regard to evil, but in your thinking be mature. 21 In the Law it is written: 'By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to me,' says the Lord. 22 Thus, tongues are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign, not for unbelievers but for believers. 23 So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your mind? 24 But if everyone is prophesying and an unbeliever or uninitiated person enters, they are convicted of sin by all and are examined by all. 25 The secrets of their heart are revealed, and they will fall facedown and worship God, exclaiming, 'God is truly among you!'

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  • 1 Cor 11:5-16
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    5But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head; it is the same as if her head were shaved.

    6For if a woman does not cover her head, she should cut her hair short; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to cut her hair or shave her head, then she should cover her head.

    7A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.

    8For man was not made from woman, but woman from man.

    9Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.

    10For this reason, a woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head because of the angels.

    11Nevertheless, in the Lord, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.

    12For just as woman came from man, so also man is born through woman; but everything comes from God.

    13Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

    14Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him?

    15But if a woman has long hair, it is her glory, because her hair is given to her as a covering.

    16If anyone is inclined to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor do the churches of God.

  • 1 Cor 11:3
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    3But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a woman is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.

  • 1 Tim 2:8-9
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    8Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

    9Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,

  • 1 Cor 14:34-38
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    34Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak but must be in submission, as the law says.

    35If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home, for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.

    36Or did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?

    37If anyone considers themselves to be a prophet or spiritually gifted, let them acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are the Lord’s commands.

    38But if anyone ignores this, let them remain ignorant.

  • Lev 21:10
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    10The high priest, who has the oil of anointing poured on his head and who has been consecrated to wear the sacred garments, must not let his hair become unkempt or tear his clothes.

  • Zech 13:4
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    4On that day, every prophet will be ashamed of their visions when they prophesy. They will no longer wear a cloak of hair to deceive.

  • 1 Tim 2:11-12
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    11A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.

    12I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be quiet.

  • 1 Pet 3:3-5
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    3Let your beauty not be external—such as elaborate hairstyles, the wearing of gold jewelry, or fine clothes.

    4Instead, it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

    5For in this way, in the past, the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, submitting to their own husbands.

  • Eph 5:22-24
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    22Wives, submit to your own husbands as to the Lord.

    23For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior.

    24As the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

  • 1 Thess 4:4
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    4That each of you knows how to control his own body in holiness and honor,

  • Isa 3:17
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    17therefore the Lord will make the crowns of the daughters of Zion scabby, and the LORD will expose their secret parts.'

  • 1 Cor 14:30-32
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    30If something is revealed to another sitting there, the first speaker should stop.

    31For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and be encouraged.

    32The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.

  • 1 Cor 14:24-25
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    24But if everyone is prophesying and an unbeliever or uninitiated person enters, they are convicted of sin by all and are examined by all.

    25The secrets of their heart are revealed, and they will fall facedown and worship God, exclaiming, 'God is truly among you!'

  • 1 Cor 7:4
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    4The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise, the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.

  • 1 Pet 3:7
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    7Husbands, in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker vessel, showing them honor as co-heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

  • Lev 13:29
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    29If a man or woman has an infection on the head or the beard,

  • Lev 13:40-41
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    40If a man loses hair from his head, he is bald, but he is clean.

    41If he loses hair from the front of his head, he has partial baldness, but he is clean.

  • 1 Cor 4:6
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    6Brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your sake, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over and against another.

  • Num 6:9
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    9If someone dies suddenly beside them, making their head of dedication unclean, they must shave their head on the day of their purification—the seventh day.

  • 1 Pet 4:11
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    11If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

  • Prov 4:9
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    9She will place a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of splendor.

  • Deut 22:5
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    5A woman shall not wear men’s clothing, nor shall a man put on women’s clothing, for anyone who does such things is detestable to the LORD your God.

  • Isa 9:15
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    15Those who guide this people mislead them, and those who are guided by them are swallowed up.

  • Eph 5:33
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    33However, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

  • 1 Cor 12:24
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    24whereas our presentable parts have no need of it. But God has composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it,