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1 Corinthians 11

1 Corinthians 11:14

Roles in Worship · 1 Corinthians 11:1–16
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Translations

Modern
Doesn’t nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him,
Traditional
Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
Literal
Does not even nature itself teach you that indeed if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him,
Latin
Nec ipsa natura docet vos, quod vir quidem si comam nutriat, ignominia est illi:

Original

Greek
English
Doesn’t nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him,

Notes

1 Corinthians 11:14

Doesn't nature itself teach you?: In Paul's culture, men did not wear long hair.

1 Corinthians 11:3–16

Paul discusses a woman's use of a head covering. He argues that women who pray or prophesy in public should wear a veil. This is to dress modestly and appropriately during worship (compare 1 Timothy 2:9; 1 Peter 3:3). Some in Corinth were not wearing head coverings, citing freedom in Christ. Paul supports the custom based on social traditions, the Genesis creation story, and the presence of angels.

Glossary

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Topics

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