1 Corinthians 11:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off. And if it is shameful for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head.”
A short, plain-language explanation of 1 Corinthians 11:6 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off. And if it is shameful for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For if a woman is not veiled, let her also be shorn: but if it is a shame to a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be veiled.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for if a woman is not covered--then let her be shorn, and if <FI>it is<Fi> a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven--let her be covered;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Corinthians 11:6 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Numbers 5:18After the priest has the woman stand before the LORD, he is to let down her hair and place in her hands the grain offering of memorial, which is the grain offering for jealousy. The priest is to hold the bitter water that brings a curse.
- Deuteronomy 22:5A woman must not wear men’s clothing, and a man must not wear women’s clothing, for whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD your God.
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