1 Corinthians 11:6
“For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For a man indeed ought not to cover his head,.... The Ethiopic version adds, "whilst he prays"; which is a proper…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For if the woman be not covered - If her head be not covered with a veil. Let her also be shorn - Let her long hair be…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For if the woman be not covered - If she will not wear a veil in the public assemblies, let her be shorn - let her carry…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 11:1-16
Paul, having answered the cases put to him, proceeds in this chapter to the redress of grievances. The first verse of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven i.e. with her hair either cropped close or shaven. This was…