1 Corinthians 11, focuses on the relationship between long hair and headcoverings. Women likely had long hair and covered their heads in public worship. The biblical text, specifically
1 Corinthians 11:5-6 and
1 Cor 11:13-16, emphasizes the importance of headcoverings for women during worship.
Linguistic analysis of the Greek words "κομή" (komē) and "κατακαλύπτω" (katakalypto) supports the interpretation of long hair and headcoverings. Historically, headcoverings signified modesty, humility and respect for authority, while long hair symbolized femininity.
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