1Co 11:14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long G2863 hair, it is a shame unto him?
Total KJV Occurrences: 4
hair, 2
1Co_11:14-15 (2)
long, 2
1Co_11:14-15 (2)
G2863 κομάω komaō
Thayer Definition:
1) to let the hair grow, have long hair
From G2864; to wear tresses of hair: - have long hair. Strongs
G2864 κόμη komē kom'-ay
Apparently from the same as G2865; the hair of the head (locks, as ornamental, and thus differing from G2359, which properly denotes merely the scalp): - hair.
G2359 θρίξ, τριχός thrix trichos threeks
Of uncertain derivation; hair: - hair. Compare G2864.
Total KJV Occurrences: 15
hair, 10 -hairs, 5
Where do we get that this and the following verse have always meant uncut. This is more of a tradition that we have made up and made into a commandment of God. This is Paul using a earthly symbol to teach heavenly truth. Doth not even nature itself teach you? This verse was never intended to teach that a woman should never let scissors touch her hair. Long hair is the symbol of her Natural glory. This does not refer to the Kabod or Glory of God. It gives no special power it shows the natural order that gives a woman distinction from the man. What does give the Spirit more liberty to move is his and her being in divine subjection as God has ordained.
Eph 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Eph 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.
Eph 5:24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
Mat 15:1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,
Mat 15:2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
Mat 15:3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
Mat 15:6 B Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.
Mat 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
1Co 11:15 But if a woman have long hair G2863, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering G4018. (See Above for definition of G2863)
G4018 περιβόλαιον peribolaion per-ib-ol'-ah-yon
Neuter of a presumed derivative of G4016; something thrown around one, that is, a mantle, veil: - covering, vesture.
Total KJV Occurrences: 2
covering, 1-1Co_11:15, vesture, 1-
Heb_1:12
Thayer Definition:
1) a covering thrown around, a wrapper
1a) a mantle
1b) a veil
Note that this is talking about the hair now in the natural sense, the natural symbol that covers a woman. It is a glory to her, not to God, not to the church, not for the working of miracles. The laying on of hands is the sign that will follow all believers, male and female. Not the laying on of hair? The shift changes from spiritual understanding of prayer, prophesying and external veil covering (katakalupto) as in the previous verses to the natural vesture or covering (peribolain) that a woman has "her hair". This does not substitute for the veil, the apostle changes the greek word to denote that this is a different type of covering. If he would have meant this was the same use as as veil, he would have concluded with the same word used for in the spiritual sense. We only see the same word in the english but the greek clarifies this for us.
1Co 11:16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.
Ah! the proverbial throw the baby out with the bathwater! Well if there are any contentious just forget the whole thing God told me to place this in his Word just so that after I wrote it you can just discard it. No No a thousand times No!!! Here is what Paul does write about contentious people. Also that we should contend for the faith.
Rom 2:7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:
Rom 2:8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Rom 2:9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
Jud 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
John Gills exposition of the Bible
1Co 11:16 But if any man seem to be contentious,.... That is, if anyone will not be satisfied with reasons given, for men's praying and prophesying with their heads uncovered, and women's praying and prophesying with their heads covered; but will go on to raise objections, and continue carping and cavilling, showing that they contend not for truth, but victory, can they but obtain it any way; for my part, as if the apostle should say, I shall not think it worth my while to continue the dispute any longer; enough has been said to satisfy any wise and good man, anyone that is serious, thoughtful, and modest; and shall only add,
Vincent Word Studies
1Co 11:16
Custom
Not the custom of contentiousness, but that of women speaking unveiled. The testimonies of Tertullian and Chrysostom show that these injunctions of Paul prevailed in the churches. In the sculptures of the catacombs the women have a close-fitting head-dress, while the men have the hair short.
we have no such custom, nor the churches of God; meaning, either that men should appear covered, and women uncovered in public service, and which should have some weight with all those that have any regard to churches and their examples;
2Th 3:6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
2Th 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
2Th 3:14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
2Th 3:15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
Pastor Daniel Thomas Salaz
District Elder SPDC
Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church
Salinas, CA
Pentecostal Assemblies of the World PAW
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