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Originally Posted by Amanah
Other biblical examples
Rebekah Veiling Herself
In Genesis 24:65, Rebekah veils herself before meeting Isaac, demonstrating modesty and respect.
"Then Rebekah took a veil and covered herself, and when Isaac came, she veiled herself." ( Genesis 24:65, NKJV)
Old Testament Law of Jealousy
In Numbers 5:18, the priest uncovers the woman's head as part of the ritual for suspected adultery.
"The priest shall bring her near and uncover her head." ( Numbers 5:18, NKJV) |
I think it is at best an assumption that Rebekah veiled herself out of modesty, respect would be an assumption as well albeit a more believable assumption.
Modesty: She was already in the company of a man, before they met Isaac. So if it were modesty, was she being immodest when she was with Isaac’s servant?
If it was a question of modesty, and to perhaps a lesser extent respect as well, wouldn’t she have been covered already?