1 Corinthians 11:6

New International Reader's Version

What if a woman does not cover her head? She might as well have her hair cut off. But it is shameful for her to cut her hair or shave her head. So she should cover her head.

Cross References

Numbers 5:18

The priest must have the woman stand in front of the Lord. Then he must untie her hair. He must place in her hands the offering that calls attention to the wrong thing a person has done. It is the grain offering for being jealous. The priest must keep the bitter water with him. It is the water that brings a curse.

Acts 18:18

Paul stayed in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sisters and sailed for Syria. Priscilla and Aquila went with him. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchreae. He did this because he had made a promise to God.

1 Corinthians 11:5

But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered brings shame on her head. It is the same as having her head shaved.

1 Corinthians 11:7

A man should not cover his head. He is the likeness and glory of God. But woman is the glory of man.

Deuteronomy 22:5

A woman must not wear men’s clothes. And a man must not wear women’s clothes. The Lord your God hates it when anyone does this.