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1 Corinthians 11:15
but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian church during a discussion on proper conduct in corporate worship. He intervenes to clarify how physical appearance relates to gender distinctions in the assembly.
The words — κομᾷ (koma) translates literally as “she shall have long hair,” while δόξα (doxa) means “glory.” The verse pairs these terms to state that long hair functions as a woman’s natural glory.
The thread — The link between hair, glory, and gender order runs to Genesis 2:18, where woman is designated man’s glory, and 1 Timothy 2:13–15, which grounds gender distinctions in the creation narrative.
Why it lands — It asks readers to accept physical distinctions as meaningful markers of worship practice rather than treating them as negotiable cultural preferences.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.