1 Corinthians 11:6

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For 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.

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  • Deut 22:5 : 5 A 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.

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  • 1 Cor 11:3-5
    3 verses
    91%

    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.

    4Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head.

    5But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head; it is the same as if her head were shaved.

  • 1 Cor 11:7-16
    10 verses
    87%

    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 14:34-36
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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?

  • 1 Tim 2:9-12
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    75%

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

    10but with good works, which are appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

    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.

  • Num 6:5
    69%

    5Throughout the length of their vow, no razor may touch their head. Until the time of their dedication to the LORD is complete, they are to be holy and allow the hair of their head to grow long.

  • Isa 3:17
    69%

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

  • 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.

  • Num 30:6
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    6But if her father rules against her when he hears about it, none of her vows or pledges by which she has obligated herself will stand. The LORD will forgive her because her father has objected to it.

  • Lev 13:29
    69%

    29If a man or woman has an infection on the head or the beard,

  • Ezek 7:18
    68%

    18They will put on sackcloth, and horror will cover them. Shame will be on every face, and every head will be shaved.

  • Lev 13:40-41
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    68%

    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 7:11
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    11But if she does, she must remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.

  • Num 30:3
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    3If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to bind himself by a promise, he must not break his word; he must do everything he said.

  • 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.

  • Deut 21:12
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    12Bring her into your home, and she shall shave her head and trim her nails.

  • Prov 12:4
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    4A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

  • Titus 2:5
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    5to be self-controlled, pure, committed to their homes, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be slandered.

  • 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.

  • Num 30:10
    66%

    10A widow or a divorced woman is bound by all her vows and the obligations she places on herself.

  • Lev 21:5
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    5They must not shave bald spots on their heads, trim the edges of their beards, or make cuts on their bodies.

  • Lev 19:27
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    27Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard.

  • 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 Cor 7:36
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    36If anyone is worried that he might not be acting honorably toward the virgin he is engaged to, and if his passions are strong and he feels it must be so, let him do as he wants. He is not sinning; they should marry.

  • Deut 22:12
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    12Make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear.

  • 1 Tim 5:16
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    16If any believing man or woman has widows, let them help them and not let the church be burdened, so that it may assist those who are truly widows.

  • Lev 13:33
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    33The person must shave, but they must not shave the infected area. The priest will isolate them for another seven days.

  • 1 Cor 7:34
    66%

    34And his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs. Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband.

  • Lev 18:19
    66%

    19Do not approach a woman to have sexual relations with her during the uncleanness of her monthly period.

  • Job 31:10
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    10then may my wife grind grain for another, and may others kneel over her.

  • Jer 13:26
    65%

    26So I will expose your skirts over your face, and your shame will be seen.