THE BIBLE INTERPRETS ITSELF

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In regard to your question about how a woman should wear her hair, based on what the Bible says.

The Bible does give some guidelines: “But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair is given to her for a covering” (1 Corinthians 11:15). The problem for many is what Paul meant by “long hair.” The Greek word for “long” is komao, or to let the hair grow, to have long hair. Does this mean that a woman should let it grow without ever cutting it? No, it does not. In context, Paul was speaking about women having their hair for a covering, making them to appear as women—feminine, as distinct from looking like men.

Some religions teach that if women refuse to cover the very hair itself with a veil, then it should be shorn or shaven. We do not believe the Scriptures support that position. The Greek usage in verse 6, paraphrased, simply states, “If a woman does not have long hair, it is as if she is shorn, which is shameful, so let her have long hair as a covering.” That is how Paul ends the issue in vv. 14–15: “Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him? But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair is given to her for a covering.” Men should not have long hair like a woman. They should look masculine. If long hair is a glory to woman, it is a shame to him (KJV). The same is said for a woman (v. 6)—she should look feminine.

A key to understanding this more clearly is Paul’s introductory comments to this part of his letter in v. 2: “Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you.” He ends the discussion similarly in v. 16: “But if anyone seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor do the churches of God.”

Paul was establishing new Christian guidelines (traditions). He was dealing with Corinthian pagan traditions as well as the influences by the Corinthian Jews on the newly converted Christians. Pagan temple prostitutes had shorn or shaved heads. These were often ordinary women who served their gods in this manner and some wore veils to cover their heads. The Jewish women of that time (and today) also covered their heads with some sort of material when they were in the presence of the Torah. The Jewish men then (and today) wore hats or small skullcaps. But nowhere in the Bible does God’s Word command women to cover their heads with some type of veil or hat.

Paul was drawing a wide line between how Christian men and women were supposed to appear in a society filled with immorality and pharisaical teachings. The Apostle is simply telling Christian women that their hair is the proper covering when praying, rather than a man-made veil made of some material.

But what constitutes “long hair” for a woman or a man—and should current trends be the criteria for a Christian to follow? It is now popular for men and women to dress and look alike—the androgynous look. But should a Christian follow such fads because it is the fashion? The Bible says no: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2). God still wants men to look masculine and women to look feminine.

It is important to note that v. 15 says “long hair” not “uncut hair.” The Bible does not prohibit the cutting, curling, styling or setting of a woman’s hair. It must be long enough to be a covering. If her hair makes her to appear as the men around her, then it is not long enough for a proper covering. Paul says a woman’s long hair is a “glory” to her. It needs to be well groomed and worn in a tasteful manner. The Bible also warns against going overboard with personal grooming—“in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works (1 Timothy 2:9–10). Also notice 1 Peter 3:3–5.

If there is any further help I can give, please let me know.

What about a woman's hair length? 1Cor 11:15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her

So you would think that a man must have short hair and a woman must have long hair… correct? What if the woman has thin hair and cannot grow her hair long? What if her hair is short like a man's? Then what? What if a man can't even grow hair at all and he is bald?

It's the intentions of the heart that God will judge not hair length.

Thanks mel