11 Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. 12 For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.
13 Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? 14 Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, 15 but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering. 16 If anyone wants to be contentious about this, we have no other practice—nor do the churches of God.
Terrie's Comments:
The thing that is jumping out at me at the moment is "Judge for yourselves". I really am not feeling convicted to change what I do with regards to literally covering or not covering my head. I do have long hair but I am not sure that it is for spiritual reasons either.
In other translations in verse 16 it refers to "practice" as "Custom". It doesn't seem to be a command from God but rather a custom, or practice that is in the churches at the time of Paul. I think if it was more than this many more churches would be promoting women wearing head coverings while in worship and in prayer. Perhaps Paul was encouraging this custom to continue in the Church because of their famous corrupt morals in that part of the world as a visual reminder that they were under authority.
In other translations in verse 16 it refers to "practice" as "Custom". It doesn't seem to be a command from God but rather a custom, or practice that is in the churches at the time of Paul. I think if it was more than this many more churches would be promoting women wearing head coverings while in worship and in prayer. Perhaps Paul was encouraging this custom to continue in the Church because of their famous corrupt morals in that part of the world as a visual reminder that they were under authority.
I do acknowledge that my husband offers a spiritual covering over me, and Jesus is his spiritual covering and God is a covering over Jesus. Like an authoritative chain of command. I don't dispute these things. I am thinking that the literal covering was more born out of tradition of men rather than a direct commandment from God. I have not studied this matter, this is just my feelings right now as I am reading through this time.
Keep in mind that our relationship with our husbands is a reflection of Jesus and his relationship with the church. Yes we do submit to Jesus Christ but he also covers us with his blood providing eternal provision and protecting us from eternal judgement.
Keep in mind that our relationship with our husbands is a reflection of Jesus and his relationship with the church. Yes we do submit to Jesus Christ but he also covers us with his blood providing eternal provision and protecting us from eternal judgement.
Tori's Comments:
I have trouble understanding why this is something not practiced in the church nowadays, especially considering the bible states it's necessity.
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