1 Corinthians 11:6

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

If a woman does not cover her head, it is the same as cutting off all her hair. But it is shameful for a woman to cut off her hair or to shave her head. So she should cover her head.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 22:5

“A woman must not wear men’s clothes, and a man must not wear women’s clothes. That is disgusting to the Lord your God.

Numbers 5:18

He will force the woman to stand before the Lord. Then he will loosen her hair and put the grain offering in her hand. This is the barley flour that her husband gave because he was jealous. At the same time, he will hold the clay jar of special water. This is the special water that can bring trouble to the woman.

Acts 18:18

Paul stayed with the believers for many days. Then he left and sailed for Syria. Priscilla and Aquila were also with him. At Cenchrea Paul cut off his hair, because he had made a promise to God.

1 Corinthians 11:5

But every woman who prays or prophesies should have her head covered. If her head is not covered, she brings shame to her head. Then she is the same as a woman who has her head shaved.

1 Corinthians 11:7

But a man should not cover his head, because he is made like God and is God’s glory. But woman is man’s glory.