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Ask The Pastor
July 30, 2004
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Question:
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Brother Martin,
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Please tell me what the scriptures about hair being a woman's glory
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mean. What is meant by covering and is it wrong for me to have short
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hair?
Melanie,
The Bible says, "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 glory
for her? For her hair was given to her for a covering." (1Co11:4,5)
Paul was dealing with two issues, one was culture and the other was nature.
In the middle eastern culture a woman was to wear a covering (veil). Only loose
women went without a veil. When certain women became Christian, they started
taking off their veils and this was bringing a reproach on the Christians at
large. That is the cultural side.
The nature issue is something that God Himself did. A woman's long hair was
given as a sign of her original 'glory'. It was also a symbol of humility in
acknowledging her role as being Adam's helpmeet. Her life was to match his, and
not vice versa. This did not demean Eve. As long as she understood her role and
remained humble in heart, she would enjoy all the privileges that belonged to
her placement alongside Adam. (When Paul speaks of the angels, he is drawing
attention to the fact that angels understand the roles of Adam and Eve.)
With regard to your question about it being wrong to have short hair, I can't
add anything to what the Bible itself teaches. If you consider your hair to be
short, then, yes, according to the Scriptures it would be wrong. And if this is
something you are struggling over, it is likely that the Lord is wanted to get
your attention. But keep in mind that long hair on a woman does not mean hair
that has not been cut and shaped.
Hope this helps.
Buddy
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